Low Carbon Garden- TFCR

Hi guys, well here is the visualisation for the low carbon garden that will be moving into the back of Tayside recyclers.

The main goal of the low carbon garden is to act as an aid to show people how to set up a low carbon garden by reusing objects such as golf clubs to act as A frames and bath tub planters. The Emphasis is also on growing edibles and companion planting.

Key to the drawing

A. 10ft x 20ft polytunnel

B. Cold frames made from re-used materials

C. Plant support wires attached to south-facing wall

D. Large box containers providing generous root space

E. Storage area behind polytunnel

F. Pallet compost bins, heat from which will benefit plants above

G. Existing cage for storage (/leaf sweepings?)

H. Decorative mirror dome (just because we have one)

I. Trellis made from re-purposed blind slats J. Condemned ladder reused to hang plant baskets from

K. Reused glazier's frames – may be good for runner beans?

L. Seating area (with xylophone)

M. Bath tub planter

N. Cardboard tube arrangement for planting

O. Barrels (former alu-can recycling) providing generous root space

P. Buckets collect rainwater for decanting into watering can

Q. We have a number of large stones on site, so maybe we could build a low wall here to shelter the seating area from the east wind?

Plants suggestions so far:

Courgettes, tomatoes, peppers, squash, salad leaves, french beans, runner beans, peas, purple carrots, jerusalem artichokes, chard, leeks, onions, sage, nasturtium, marigold...