Potager gardens (pronounced poe-ta-zhay), or ornamental vegetable/kitchen gardens, have been around for a long time, but the concept is relatively new in the United States. Potager gardens have been mostly planted in Europe with its origination in France developed by the monks in the 16th century.
Potager Photo Credit What makes it different from regular vegetable gardens? It’s the design concept. It is a small-scale form of vegetable growing with a blend of herbs, vegetables, fruits and edible flowers grown together but structured with a design based on repetitive geometric patterns rather than the more traditional rows or blocks of gardening. Potager gardens are grown to provide interest in all four seasons. Some potager gardens have focal points, such as a tree, fountain, or a large pot of herbs. Many plants are trained to grow up on trellises or next to a house or edged in amongst evergreens. The gardens include flowers or small fruits. There are some great examples/photos of potager gardening at the blogsite “Chicago Now“. Before building your own potager garden, there are some things you’ll want to consider, such as (1) what kinds of foods your family will eat and how much you’ll use; (2) staggering plants for 4 seasons so you don’t have patches that are bare; (3) locating a sunny spot where veggies can bask in the sun; and (4) sketch out your garden. Plants to consider in your potager garden:
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