Comments on: Potager Elements: Espaliers

By: The Prudent Homemaker

The Prudent Homemaker — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:05:16 +0000

I meant to say that I am thinking of putting in some alpine strawberries, but I haven’t figured where to put them yet.

I have herbs and lettuce under my espalieried apples.

By: The Prudent Homemaker

The Prudent Homemaker — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:10:22 +0000

You have strawberries under yours. Hmmm . . .

I am thinking about putting some espalieried trees in our front yard as well. I have been planning on doing it along one wall, but this week I realized I could do them along the entrance walk as well. The area is mostly shaded, so I’m trying to decide what would do best there.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:34:21 +0000

Thanks! The belgian fence is my all time fav espalier design! You should totally do it–it is such a stunning design!

I do have strawberries under mine but I may move those somewhere else and put a more beneficial companion plant near the apples. Man! There is so much to think about when you are planting things!

By: Prudent Homemaker

Prudent Homemaker — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:35:06 +0000

I LOVE your belgian fence! That was my original plan with my apples, but I ended up not growing them that way.

Our local nursery does not sell espaliered ANYTHING; I had to start my own. I have apples and pears on mine.

I have thought a lot about growing a belgian fence along the front wall.

What do you have growing underneath them? Strawberries?

By: admin

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:38:50 +0000

Hey Dee! Yes they will still fruit! Thats what is so fun about these! It was a common practice back in European courtyard gardens from what I understand. It is a way to grow more fruit in smaller spaces. You should definately try it!

By: admin

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:35:34 +0000

Good! I’m glad you are finding the information useful Deb! I hope you will share your project with me when you are finished! I would love to see it!

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:44:51 +0000

This is so timely. We moved into a new (for us) home last fall, and while there is some very nice landscaping done, there is still vast amounts of lawn left. I want to plant an edible landscape. I look forward to more of your posts. They are great. Thanks

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:29:24 +0000

I’m not at all familiar with espaliers, but this looks really cool! If you do apple or pear trees, will they still fruit?