Kitchen gardening is getting a makeover. These small, attractive well-groomed vegetable garden is having a renaissance of sorts. They're appearing everywhere in backyards. Let's examine the basics of gardening in the kitchen with an expert on the subject, Nicole Burke, author of the beautiful book, Kitchen Garden Revival. The info in this article, combined with what you'll discover in Nicole's book will have you cultivating your personal kitchen garden like a pro.
What is kitchen gardening?
There are two kinds of kitchen gardening. The first takes place within your kitchen and can include re-growing vegetables from food scraps (if you're thinking of trying this, I highly recommend Katie Elzer-Peter's book No-Waste Kitchen Gardening) or growing herbs and veggies on your window sill. However, the kind of gardening in the kitchen we're talking about in this article takes place outdoors. It involves growing fresh, organic vegetables right at your back door. Instead of taking place within the kitchen, this kind of garden is designed forthe kitchen.
The French have been accustomed to this kitchen garden as the potager for many generations, and American colonists also enjoyed gardening in the kitchen, too. But the industrial revolution changed this as it was the kitchen garden was replaced by long straight lines of Victory Gardens. Unfortunately, after the industrialization of the entire food production system, the majority of households were left without a food garden at all.
What is the difference between kitchen gardening in comparison to "regular" gardeners?
An increased enthusiasm for gardening in the kitchen, however, is bringing this tradition back into vogue. I put the question of what an kitchen garden differs from a vegetable garden to Nicole, and here's what she had to say about it: "To me, what is it that makes a kitchen garden unique from a typical vegetable garden is that it's generally smaller, less frequently tended, and designed to connect more visually with the design and style of the house." Kitchen gardens are designed as spaces with beds that are symmetrical and planted in an aesthetic appealing manner. Also kitchen gardens aren't just productive, but also gorgeous. They're also meant to be fresh for food, and not to grow large quantities of food for canning and preservation.
What is the best place to put your kitchen garden
Nicole is a fan of tying the kitchen gardens that her company, Rooted Garden, designs and installs to other elements of the home like fencing lines, the edge of the house, or even by setting it with windows or doors. "You would like your kitchen garden to look like it's always been there" she says. Planning the garden so that it is in line with the lines and objects already present is the best way to do that.
"Of course, you'll would prefer sunlight to be the primary focus," she stresses, "and you do that by making sure you're located on the south-facing side of high structures in your landscape. In addition, you'll need to make sure that you're in close proximity to a water source. After you've considered the sun and water, think about the aesthetics of your home , and consider how you could expand an existing line or create a new space that feels like it's always been part of your home."
Don't immediately put in a kitchen garden. Take a look at the space on your property you'd most like to be in and that also gets plenty of sunlight. You'll want to choose your garden to be, not too far from you and out of view, but as connected to your daily life as you can.
Where can I buy kitchen garden / Plants online?
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