Stylish and celebratory,The Elegant and Edible Gardentakes food growing to a higher plane. Host of The Potager Blog (@potagerblog),author and garden stylist Linda Vater, shares her vision forcreating a garden space where food and flowers grow side by side. Known as apotager, these gardens are formal in their framework yet flexible and personal in their edible yields. A potager garden isboth lovely to look at and productive. Doubling asan outdoor living area, it is also theperfect place to entertain family and friends.
Inside you'll learn:
How to growflowers, fruits, veggies, and herbs together en masseThe function ofsymmetry in a potager gardenWays to create visual harmony andmatch the style of the garden to its surroundingsTips for blendingyour family's needs and lifestyleinto the gardenAdvice on how toutilize focal pointsand garden ornaments in your garden's layoutThe importance of rhythm, repetition, and harmony inpotager designHow to position garden structureswith practicality and purpose in mindWhere to put your potager for not just convenience but also tocreate a destinationBest practices forgrowing your beautiful new garden organically
Create a garden thatrejoices in seasonalitywhile still allowingyour style and personalityto shine.The Elegant and Edible Gardenis a vision ofthe very best things a garden can offer: food, beauty, connection, and a place to breathe.