Category Archives: vertical growing

Potager in Winter

Posted on December 30, 2017 by carolee

  We woke this morning to winter’s magic.  A gentle, all-night snowfall of the tiniest flakes frosted the trees and cleansed the view.  It was too perfect to stay indoors despite the single-digit temperatures, so camera in hand I ventured … Continue reading →

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Mouthwatering Melons

Posted on August 31, 2016 by carolee

One of the true delights of the potager has been the melon crop.  If you read the post discussing melons when I was mulling over seed orders, you may recall that I chose 4 varieties of melon, plus 1 watermelon.  … Continue reading →

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The Arbors have arrived!

Posted on April 18, 2016 by carolee

Knowing that I wanted to grow lots of climbing plants in the potager, my initial plan called for arbors so they can grow vertically.  I debated about material…wood, metal, resin, or plastic, but finally settled on metal.  A local artist, … Continue reading →

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Mini Melons

Posted on January 3, 2016 by carolee

My search for climbers to grow on the potager arches continues.  Right now I’m researching melons that will do well here in central Indiana.  I’ve grown many melons in the past, both cantaloupe and watermelons, banana melons, and even citron, which I … Continue reading →

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Growing Up!

Posted on December 28, 2015 by carolee

It’s the time of year for planning and dreaming, rather than working in the garden.  As I sketch and mentally “plant,” trying to visualize how the beds will look next season, the need for some vertical interest is apparent.  As … Continue reading →

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