Different types Quote by Mel Bartholomew
““Through the years I experimented with all different types of materials and frames. Finally, I settled upon one that was so simple, easy, and inexpensive to use that it was almost ridiculous. Then I began growing all different types of plants vertically. I originally thought I would need to design some special way to hold up and accommodate heavier fruits such as winter squash and pumpkins, but as it turned out, these plant vines seemed to understand the situation; the stem supporting the heavy fruit grows thicker and heavier as the fruit becomes larger. If you have a framework and support that will hold the plant, the plant will hold the fruit; it is as simple as that! Mother Nature always seems to know best.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Square Foot Gardening, Mel Bartholomew, 1981
Simple, low‑cost structures let plants support their own weight, showing nature’s self‑regulating design.
In simple terms: Plants grow stronger when they need to support heavy fruit.
Key Takeaway
Use simple frameworks and let plants do the rest.
Themes
gardening
design
nature
self‑regulation
Mood
practical
encouraging
Type
instructional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- home gardens
- urban farms
- school projects
- community plots
Key Concepts
vertical farming
plant physiology
biomimicry
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you adapt this method for larger commercial farms?
- What limits does plant self‑support have?
A Different Perspective
Complex crops may need extra support beyond simple frames.
