How I did it: I brought some plants and potting mix from the nursery.

My mother and father who are green thumbs gave me flowering plants and vegetables.

The garden is themed by style of plant... eg. The Australiana Section vs the Vege patch.

Lessons & tips: Dont think because you have such a small space, I had a courtyard, that you can't acheive a beautiful garden.

My vege patch was 10cm deep, 50cm wide and 3 metre long.  By placing the best soil and mulch I was able to get great crops from my veges.

A garden takes time to evolve... be prepared to wait.... It is just coming onto spring and my garden is now alive.  I see so much beauty everyday. The plants that are in pots are now flowering and I have just planted my first vege seads.

Resources: Read and/or buy magazines. They are most useful for ideas to create your dream garden.

If your parents are like mine (Green Thumbs) ask them for advise and assistance. They taught me so much about what I can do with such a small area and gave me free plants.

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