TRENDS 2021
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The grace of potager P O TA G E R S O R K I T C H E N G A R D E N S C O M B I N E V E G E TA B L E S A N D O R N A M E N TA L P L A N T S W I T H S T U N N I N G R E S U LT S . G O O M L A N D S C A P E S SHARE THEIR IDEAS FROM A CHRISTCHURCH GARDEN WHICH THEY DESIGNED.
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ypically pairing the romantic touch of flowers and perennials with a focus on delectable fruits, vegetables and herbs, the potager garden is the best of both worlds. With Kiwis loving local and homegrown gardening, this seems the perfect way of combining informal exuberance and a tasty helping of nourishment. Goom’s client, in this project, had visited Europe, and was inspired by the gardens they saw and wanted to recreate these ideas back home. When designing a kitchen garden, it’s important to first think about the site. What effect does the wind have on the area, and what parts get the most sunshine? In the case of this project, there was only lawn in the 362 square metre garden beforehand, so it was almost a blank canvas to work from.
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