Garden Preparation

An area in my garden has clay soil and only receives afternoon sun from around 3pm. In summer, the sun can be so strong and in winter it may receive no direct sunshine. I’ve tried planting roses, peonies and hydrangeas but to no avail. A friend suggested I try planting cranberries. Do you think they will grow in this area? Any suggestions?

Which type of garden is best for planting veggies/herbs e.g raised or flat garden and how do you layer the soil?

I have just made a vege garden, I have dug up the dirt and added compost as a top soil. Can I plant any veges over winter and if so what ones could I plant?

How often should I fertilise my small vegetable garden?

The past two seasons since I’ve been in my new place I’ve had very leafy crops with small fruits. Is there something I can do to help my soil before I plant this year? 

Last year I grew potatoes in my veggie garden. I have just dug in a mixed cover crop. When is the best time to apply dolomite and a general fertiliser, and what would be the best crops to plant next?

I have large macrocarpa planter boxes in which I will hopefully produce vegetables. My problem is finding the best product to seal the insides of the boxes. Any recommendations?

I want to grow more vegetables in our garden but each time I do, they end up very small or stop growing. How can I help them grow better? Could my soil be too hard?