xan's Serpentine garden
Garden Type: Vegetable | Sun: Full Sun | Soil: Combination | Established: 2008 | Organic
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This started out as three intersecting circles edged with brick and was meant to be a classic Elizabethan ground level decorative Knot garden (second picture). However, the shape never really worked with the other beds, and my old vegetable garden got shaded out by a large ornamental pear, so I had to move the veggies to this sunnier spot (ironically, the pear tree got felled in a storm, so now the old veggie garden is sunny again.)
In fall of 2008 I changed the shape of the garden to a serpentine— three opposing curves — which echoes the adjacent beds better and also increases planting space. Added a low brick wall to emphasize this recurring motif.
xan's Serpentine garden is an outdoor organic garden located in Chicago, United States and currently contains 15 plants.
This is a Vegetable garden that is known to be in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. It has mainly Combination soil and receives Full Sun light.Photos
Plantings
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Brussels Sprouts Day 9
Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group)
Sown on 15 May 13
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Broccoli Day 9
Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)
Sown on 15 May 13
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Swiss Chard Day 9
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Sown on 15 May 13
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Beans- Royal Burgundy and Classic Slenderette Day 9
Phaseolus vulgaris
Sown on 15 May 13
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Brussels Sprouts- Long Island Day 26
Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group)
Sown on 28 Apr 13
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Luo Bok Day 26
Raphanus sativus longipinnatus
Sown on 28 Apr 13
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Carrot- Tri Color Circus Circus mix Day 26
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Sown on 28 Apr 13
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Carrots- Nantes Starica Day 26
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Sown on 28 Apr 13
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Chard- Rainbow Day 26
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Sown on 28 Apr 13
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Garlic- white seedless Day 225
Allium sativum
Sown on 11 Oct 12
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Garlic- Chinatown Xian Early Day 225
Allium sativum
Sown on 11 Oct 12
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Garlic- Broadleaf Czech Day 226
Allium sativum
Sown on 10 Oct 12
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Turnip- purple top white globe Day 363
Brassica rapa (Rapa Group)
Sown on 26 May 12 Third "sister" (no squash this year)
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Comments
TropicanaRoses wrote:
This is a cool area! I like it! Especially the little stupping stones!! I think I will have to do that in my front door garden because it is just a little too deep for me to reach the back to weed.
Posted on 20 Apr 09 (about 4 years ago)
ves wrote:
I really like the way the spiral stakes echo the curves in the border. It’s a nice space – interesting and appealing.
Posted on 19 Jun 09 (almost 4 years ago)
Meela wrote:
This is a very beautiful and inspiring example to be followed. Love it!
Actually, to be honest, seeing your pictures makes me want to rush into the garden with a spade (its night and about 8 degC).
Posted on 19 Jun 09 (almost 4 years ago)
dberisford wrote:
Love the garden. I was even more impressed with the grasses and the plants around the whole backyard you give us a peek to in some pics. Very nice.
Posted on 23 Apr 10 (about 3 years ago)
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