Berries near the vege patch

The berry patch was created along the left hand side of the back fence during the winter of 2009. Over the hot summer it was found to be in the wrong position. The bed was exposed to the hot afternoon sun. The plants became distressed in the intense heat and the leaves became burnt. The position also became quickly overgrown in weeds and neglected.

The berries were moved last winter and will now form part of the vegetable garden. Hopefully they will be better looked after here. The vege patch takes on the morning sun and is sheltered from the afternoon sun.

The gooseberry has been transplanted to the middle of the vege patch. Gooseberries grow to about 1.5 m and can tolerate semi shade. The plant is said to be a companion of the tomato and so will be grown near the tomatoes. The tomatoes will also help to shade them during the hot summer months. The gooseberry will be pruned off one spur in a goblet shape.

The rest of the climbing berries have been grown at the back of the vegetable garden so that they can be netted with ease.

Thanks to the local hardware store I have managed to fill the area with wrought iron climbing features. The berries have been grown against these.

This area has less how afternoon sun. But I am considering growing a callistemon or wattle behind the unsightly pole to attract bees and help shade the berries.