Raised bed top soil

[Scruffy Duffy]

Hi todayiwillbemostlygrowing (fab name by the way)

We did consider digging down but felt it would be a lot of hard work for potentially not a lot of reward. About 6 inches down it turns quite clay'y and stony and I have to admit, when we were preparing the garden to level it off and what not, I can't say I noticed any worms, so I don't think any would have tried to get in to the beds even if i wanted them to.

For info, two beds are 30cm and one is 45cm high (for parsnips & carrots). I'm just waiting for the rain to stop a bit so I can start sowing my seeds.

Here's hoping for a nice weekend.

[moggssue]

SD, my likkle plot was the same as yours, clay and stones from about 6" down. I enlisted OH to try to loosen it up a bit, then threw soil and wotnot on top. What did you use to fill your beds with? I dont think I used nearly enough manure in mine but have fingers crossed for some sort of crop this summer before I add more in autumn. Everything seems fine so far, just babies! How are yours growing?

[susieq100]

For Snadger
Thanks for the tip about mole hills! Will mix it in with other stuff in the beds, I'm trying for about 1/2 - 2/3 soil and the rest compost. I'm in the Potteries so I have lots of lovely heavy sticky clay! Cauli's have been firmed in and appear to be OK. We'll see.