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Do you grow food in the front garden?

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  • 04-08-2010 12:41am
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    hello932
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    I just read this http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/magazine/2010/0731/1224275569169.html.

    I only grow things in the back garden as i have some privacy there. If i had a giant gate out in the front i would grow there but for me the front garden is way to out in the open. All i have there is a basic lawn-shame theres plenty of space for vegetables but it doesnt seem to be the acceptable thing to do.


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    doctor evil
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    For me it is not so much not acceptable, I would be worried about the veg being stolen/tampered with.

    It would depend on the demograph. In the right place you could learn a lot from passer byers.


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    simonj
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    there are some veg crops that are decorative like cavolo nero, and some runner beans and squash - see the photos I just put up in the how does your garden grow posting


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    magicbastarder
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    unless you count the six hazelnuts i got off the curly hazel last year, no.


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    kylith
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    I'd be worried about contamination from car exhaust TBH. I've always heard it recommended to only eat things grown at least 50 feet from the road


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    bbam
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    Hi..
    In the spring we planted
    10 rhubarb crowns, 20 gooseberry bushes, 10 each of white/red/black currants..
    Have some fruit but looking forward to the next few years as they mature..:D


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    JuliusCaesar
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    Here are photos of his garden. It looks fine. It would suit me as my back garden is tiny & the front is bigger - but I live on a busy road. Nice way to get to know the neighbours though!


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