How can I plan a wet, exposed garden for fruit, veg and flowers?

[Ilovegrantnicholas]

No idea what to do with this space please? I'm not a gardener so need advice. I'm in the Rhondda so generally very wet for 6 months of the year. Quite a way above sea level. Would like to do mix of fruit veg and flowers if that's possible. Thanks for reading! Xxx

Is it poor drainage, so the rain makes it boggy; or a lot of rain but no standing water?

Do you know whether the soil is acid or alkaline?

Does exposed mean both sun and wind?

What sort of size?

If you're not a gardener, I'd suggest leaning heavily towards perennials. Once you've got the established they're a lot less work than annuals. Fruit trees and bushes are particularly good for this. Stick them in the ground, keep them weeded, a bit of a prune once a year, and you've got fruit for life. And a lot of them are very happy being wet.

Do you need help with what to grow, how to lay it out or both? Strawberries, raspberries, potatoes and squash/pumpkins would love your conditions. Marigolds, nasturtiums and calendula are great companion flowers and easy to grow from seed. Lavender is also great for warding off pests, but you might need to put that in a pot with some very gritty compost. Have a look at potager style gardens for inspirations on layout. If this is your first year then focus on getting the essentials in place (water butt, compost bin, paths, beds & hedges) and grow quick crops from seed (peas, beans, lettuce) and perennials that will multiply and keep giving over the years (asparagus, artichoke, raspberries, strawberries etc).