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The way to kitchen garden:
Tips to make a kitchen garden
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Herbs are better grown in pots
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A kitchen garden gives the gardener the pleasure of working in the
garden as well as the pleasure of using what's grown. The best kitchen
gardens have a blend of herbs, fruits and vegetables designed in ways
that add beauty and utility to the back yard. Ideally your kitchen
garden has immediate access from the kitchen, so you can harvest what
you need as you are cooking, but they can also be scattered among
various handy nooks and crannies available in your space.
Your first step should be to determine which kind of garden you will
have. Will this be grown in the soil or a yard or in pots (or a
combination of both)? Take into account the growing season of the area
you live in as well as the kind of weather and soil. If you have soil
with heavy clay, you may need to add sand or topsoil, and you will want
to water with care. If you have very dry weather, you will want to make
sure you have provided for adequate watering to your precious plants.
Examine the area you want to grow in carefully and note the amount of
sun it receives as well as the time of day. If you plant in pots, you
can position them in ways that they maximize the light, or perhaps you
can move them from a morning position to an afternoon position. If you
are growing beans or plants that require a trellis or stake, you'll want
to ensure they won't fall over.
Next, decide what you want to grow. Herbs are better grown in pots as
it is easier for you to pick some leaves while you are cooking the dish.
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