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Edible crops for a small green roof
dogwooddays
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Hi, I'm planting up a small green roof in full sun on the top of a binstore in my front garden. It's nearly planted, but I've run out of inspiration for the final section. Does anyone have any ideas for planting something which would fit with the plants already included, look attractive and, if possible, be edible? There are lots of photos on my blog post (link below) showing what's already been planted and if anyone has any further suggestions, I'd be very grateful. Thanks.
https://dogwooddays.net/2016/06/17/binstore-green-roof-part-3-plants-plants-plants/]
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Sorry Dogwooddays, that link doesn't work for me.
https://dogwooddays.net/2016/06/17/binstore-green-roof-part-3-plants-plants-plants/
Think it should work this time - thanks for letting me know :-)
Last edited: 17 June 2016 22:32:32
What an interesting project! Before I read your blog I was thinking of alpine strawberries, but I see you're already planning those.
You clearly have good plant knowledge so I doubt if I'll be suggesting anything you haven't already thought of... but obviously sun and poor soil is ideal for mediterranean herbs, if you have room for any more. I like the trailing rosemary (but can't grow it in my wet garden). Chives are pretty and will grow anywhere. Would sage be too big? Flowers loved by hummingbird hawk moths.
Thank you. My sage in the back garden has flowered for the first time - I'll keep my eyes out for hummingbird hawk moths, they are such beautiful creatures. Trailing rosemary is a good idea - maybe over the edges when the nasturtiums are over :-)