It’s never been a better time begin thinking about ideas for your kitchen garden. The”grow your own” trend is on a roll like never before and you’ll know why once you’ve tried your own tomatoes right off the plant or a freshly picked sweetcorn cob dipped by the sun.
Nothing beats the satisfaction of eating food that you have grown yourself and it tastes so much better , too. Growing your own garden is great for you as it brings a sense of calm from the process of planting and nurturing your plants, plus of course there’s the pleasure of making your own fresh vegetables.
Organic gardening is a healthier option since you’ll be able grow your own food. If you’re looking for fresh salad leaves, a constant abundance of fresh herbs or spicy chillies to add some zing to your food preparation You’ll be amazed at how simple it is accomplish.
The trick is to cultivate small quantities of various crops that offer big rewards. Don’t bother with anything complicated and high maintenance (pass on the celery and cauliflowers then) and instead opt for simple crops with abundant crops like cut and come back salad leaves, chilli plants, fresh herbs fresh greens, super sweet peas straight from the pod and pots of delicious strawberries.
No matter how tiny your space will be, it’s no problem. Explore your creative side and plant vertically using layers of pots or create a living roof over your shed – there are many ways to think of creative gardening ideas that are space-savvy.
Kitchen garden ideas – a beginner’s guide
‘Growing your own embodies the way of life according to horticulturalist Jamie Innes of Artisan Landscapes (opens in new tab) She studied at the prestigious Kew Gardens in London. “It brings together health, sustainability and an interest in feeling more at one with nature. It takes you away from social media and the other pressures of modern-day life, and makes you commit to something completely different.’
This collection of top kitchen garden ideas will inspire you and help to plan an efficient kitchen garden.
1. You can create an ideal potager’s garden by partitioning your space.
If you’re looking to have a traditional vegetable garden, you should choose an orderly and well-organized plan with elevated beds and paths. This is known as a “potager”. If you have space, you can divide it into four areas.
The four beds are allocated to different plant groups,’ says the expert in plant science Sarah Raven (opens in new tab). One bed is used for root vegetables, divided into new beetroot, potatoes and carrots. The second is for legumes which are crops like peas and beans. The next one should be used for salads and herbs and the last one is can be a mixture of sweetcorn, courgettes, and leafy greens such as chard and spinach.’
2. You can enter your kitchen garden
One of the wonderful aspects of gardening within an enclosed space is the possibility for growing vertically as well as horizontally and you can utilize the devices in the design of your space to differentiate your kitchen garden from the rest of your space.
The pergolas and archways can be used to support climbing plants, such as beans or pumpkins. This will allow more space to cultivate crops at ground level. Space limitations can lead to creativity,’ says Great Dixter’s Aaron Bertelsen.
It is possible to connect planters or shelves to walls. Pots can be placed on ladders and steps. Pots hanging from the ceiling can increase the space inside the window box.
3. Take your vegetables for a meal in containers
If space is tight take note that most vegetables thrive in containers you can shift around to fill in gaps. The raised beds and the giant planters are great ways to plant vegetables. They can be used to make mini vegetable gardens through the entire year.
4. Look good with crops
Vegetables that are simple to cultivate and also have Instagram appeal receive a double tick. In addition to the gardening plot in the kitchen, you can plant them in among flowers or even in containers to create an individual feature as a stand-alone feature.
Swiss Chard’s gorgeous golden stems and ruby red color makes it an ideal ornamental plant.
Beetroot is yet another attractive plant that also has stunning red-veined leaves that you can consume in addition to the globes. It requires only a few hours to grow.
Other things to look out for are ripe strawberries shiny tomatoes and peas in the pod, pretty herbs, and more – make your choice.
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