the potager

The potager was established in the Spring of 2023 and is made up of large L-shaped raised beds which are filled using a hügelkultur method to encourage healthy soil through the formation of a strong and resilient ecosystem.

The central focal point of the potager is an olive tree which sits atop a reclaimed cable drum painted a vibrant shade of red.

In the French tradition, the garden beds are full of vegetables, herbs and edible flowers. This diversity of plantings, along with the hügelkultur beds themselves, allows us to avoid the use of any inorganic methods in our growing activities.

Our first growing season saw an abundance of produce including tomatoes, zucchini, globe artichokes, rainbow chard, dahlias, lettuces, rhubarb, zinnias and eggplants. These along with our herb plantings which include tarragon, thyme, sage, parsley, basil and oregano have been a boon for the kitchen.