Potager

Here are some photos of our potager in progress - a decorative herb and vegetable garden with a system of raised beds, using as much of the vertical space as possible for climbers. Style: shabby chic.

We built the raised beds from heat treated wood - all that is interesting for bugs and fungus is dried out, and it will not rot, even in contact with the soil, without any preservative treatment, be it chemical or time consuming. Although it was rather time consuming finding the wood mill which sold it and getting there.

Raised beds allow easier access and less back strain for gardeners, the plants can drape over the edge, and the soil is easier to work and condition. B helped us design the central 'cross' pattern that was pretty and made best use of limited space.

The 'trellis' was an old folding door which was thrown away.

We are waiting for the gravel to be delivered and the plants to grow (although we've had our first radishes and lettuces, the radishes taste buttery, the lettuce sweet with freshness).