# Pinching Plant Pots 'Potences' by Gregory Marion Support the Stems of Climbing Greenery By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potences-by-gregory-marion References: [larevuedudesign](http://www.larevuedudesign.com/2011/01/17/potences-supports-tuteurs-design-gregory-marion/) & [gregorymarion](http://www.gregorymarion.com/#/potence/3225931) The 'Potences' by Gregory Marion present an utterly delightful solution to the support of [climbing plants and flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger). Taking inspiration from the practical habits of seasoned gardeners, the designer has taken the popular clothespin and reinvented it for the purpose of pinching vines. Each of the 'Potences' by Gregory Marion are composed of well-crafted [wooden pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bough-pot) accessorized with various heights and shapes of wooden branches. The beauty of these [curved wooden stakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-planter) is that they can suit the growing form of all flora, without dictating a straight and rigid spine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Gardening:** The Pinching Plant Pots trend offers a sustainable solution for supporting climbing plants, reducing the need for traditional garden stakes. - **Functional Design:** The Potences by Gregory Marion exemplify functional design by repurposing a common household item, the clothespin, as a plant support structure. - **Customizable Pottery:** The trend of Potences highlights the growing interest in customizable pottery, allowing gardeners to tailor plant support to the specific needs of their flora. ### Where This Applies - **Gardening Supplies:** The Pinching Plant Pots trend presents an opportunity for gardening supply companies to develop innovative and environmentally friendly plant support solutions. - **Home Decor:** The functional and aesthetically pleasing design of Potences opens up avenues for the home decor industry to create unique and stylish plant accessories. - **Craft and DIY:** The customizable nature of Potences paves the way for the craft and DIY industry to offer kits and materials for creating personalized plant support structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illusory Planter Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-planter.md) - [Vertical Workstation Wall Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-wall-planter.md) - [Posh Plant-Supporting Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ample-plant-light-n1.md) - [Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floos.md) - [Minimalist Greenery Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-propagation-bookend.md) - [Multipurpose Workstation Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakywood-wooden-cubic-pot.md) - [Two-in-One Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfwatering-planter-propagation-station.md) - [Multifunctional Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plant-planter.md) - [Self-Watering Compact Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patella-crescenda.md)