{"id":27998,"date":"2017-07-27T09:46:30","date_gmt":"2017-07-27T13:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/garden-goddess\/?p=27998"},"modified":"2017-07-27T09:46:30","modified_gmt":"2017-07-27T13:46:30","slug":"blended-gardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/garden-goddess\/2017\/07\/blended-gardens\/","title":{"rendered":"Blended Gardens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/garden-goddess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2017\/07\/blended-gardens-part-shade-lettuce-204x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/garden-goddess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2017\/07\/blended-gardens-part-shade-lettuce-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/garden-goddess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2017\/07\/blended-gardens-part-shade-lettuce-768x1130.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/garden-goddess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2017\/07\/blended-gardens-part-shade-lettuce-696x1024.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/>Three years ago I began to apply a relatively new design trend to my landscapes: Blended Gardens.\u00a0 I had interest in adding edibles to my gardens but had no space (or desire for that matter) to plot out a &#8220;farmers row&#8221;\u00a0 of veggies and herbs.\u00a0 So I began to assess how I might infuse edibles into my existing ornamentals, thereby creating blended gardens.\u00a0 Although I am still experimenting, the outcomes of blending my gardens has been both fun and a challenge to my garden creativity.\u00a0 My lettuce is grown nearby the crabapple, coral bells, Canadian ginger and assorted annuals, while my herbs reside within my butterfly-friendly garden.\u00a0 What a concept!\u00a0 I can eat and enjoy my garden in the same space!<\/p>\n<p>This modern version of blended gardens has many key advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>gardens composed of plants both beautiful and productive make good sense: &#8220;Common Sense and Sustainability&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>eat and have fun with your garden all in one space<\/li>\n<li>makes good use of small urban spaces<\/li>\n<li>eat foods free of pesticides<\/li>\n<li>diverse gardens are more resistant to pests and supports our pollinators<\/li>\n<li>supports your creative style<\/li>\n<li>allows you to share your bounty and support your local food pantry like our <strong>Plant A Row Saratoga County<\/strong> initiative!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-28001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/garden-goddess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2017\/07\/blended-butterfly-friendly-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/garden-goddess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2017\/07\/blended-butterfly-friendly-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/garden-goddess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2017\/07\/blended-butterfly-friendly.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/>Blended Gardens are a great way to keep garden practices &#8220;sensible and sustainable&#8221;.\u00a0 To design a blended garden simply apply the basic concepts you would to any new garden area.\u00a0 The location must be right: right plant right place.\u00a0 This year I was able to extend by lettuce crop by selecting an existing perennial bed that gets morning sun and afternoon shade.\u00a0 It has reduced late season burn out.\u00a0 Make sure your soil is nutrient rich and well draining.\u00a0 Know your edible growing habits.\u00a0 Do you need support for upright?\u00a0 Will the variety flourish in a container?\u00a0 I prefer to use ornamental garden trellises versus traditional farmer staking in my blended gardens to keep the aesthetic flow going.\u00a0 Most importantly, grow what you like and will actually use for your family.\u00a0 Enjoy the edibles produced in your blended garden while enjoying the beauty of your garden.<\/p>\n<p>As always&#8230;.applying common sense and sustainability to garden practices.\u00a0 Want to learn more about blended gardens?\u00a0 Garden Goddess SS will be expanding upon this introduction at the 2nd Annual Dig Into Gardening Day at Longfellows Hotel and Conference Center April 28th 2018.\u00a0 So mark your calendar!\u00a0 Need some coaching to get you started?\u00a0 The Garden Goddess schedules onsite coaching so contact her for appointment availability.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three years ago I began to apply a relatively new design trend to my landscapes: Blended Gardens.\u00a0 I had interest in adding edibles to my gardens but had no space (or desire for that matter) to plot out a &#8220;farmers row&#8221;\u00a0 of veggies and herbs.\u00a0 So I began to assess how I might infuse edibles 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