Mini-permablitz garden update

The mini-permablitz garden is struggling along. The beans haven't done at all well - I think there's not enough soul to stay moist enough to keep them happy. It's also a windy spot in the garden which adds to the drying effect. The zucchini and squash are coming along, but the pumpkins aren't going anywhere in a hurry, alas.

The 40+ temps this week won't be helping either........

Produce no waste

..or perhaps make use of other people's waste would be more appropriate. This is a picture of a new "shelving system" we created using items salvaged from our local tip. The stainless steel frame is one of about 10 we salvaged - ex shop fittings - because we thought they would be useful in the shed. Then we realised that the door shelves and butter container from an old fridge (also dumped at the tip), sit neatly on the fittings to make shelves.

Voila! Practical new shelves from waste. Cost - about 25c in petrol to get to the tip.



In the past I've collected these fridge door 'shelves' and used them to grow seedlings (drill holes in the bottom for drainage) - they are very sturdy and work well.