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'''Kitchen garden''' is a type of [[garden]] where [[herbs]], [[vegetables]], and [[fruits]] are grown for household use. It is a feature of many traditional [[residential garden]]s. | '''Kitchen garden''' is a type of [[garden]] where [[herbs]], [[vegetables]], and [[fruits]] are grown for household use. It is a feature of many traditional [[residential garden]]s. | ||
[[File:Michelle Obama harvests vegetables with students in the White House Kitchen Garden, 2013.jpg|500px|right|Michelle Obama harvests vegetables with students in the White House Kitchen Garden, 2013]] | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The concept of kitchen garden has its roots in the [[self-sufficiency]] of rural life where every home would have a plot of land for growing vegetables and fruits. This tradition continues in many cultures to this day. | The concept of kitchen garden has its roots in the [[self-sufficiency]] of rural life where every home would have a plot of land for growing vegetables and fruits. This tradition continues in many cultures to this day. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:46, 4 December 2024
Kitchen garden is a type of garden where herbs, vegetables, and fruits are grown for household use. It is a feature of many traditional residential gardens.
History[edit]
The concept of kitchen garden has its roots in the self-sufficiency of rural life where every home would have a plot of land for growing vegetables and fruits. This tradition continues in many cultures to this day.
Types of Kitchen Gardens[edit]
There are several types of kitchen gardens, including potager, a French style of kitchen garden, and the Victorian kitchen garden that was popular in England during the Victorian era.
Potager[edit]
A potager is a French term for an ornamental vegetable or kitchen garden. The historical design precedent is from the Gardens of the French Renaissance and Baroque Garden à la française eras. Often flowers (edible and non-edible) and herbs are planted with the vegetables to enhance the garden's beauty. The goal is to make the function of providing food aesthetically pleasing.
Victorian Kitchen Garden[edit]
In the 19th century, the Victorian kitchen garden was the source of herbs, vegetables and fruits for the household. This was made possible by the development of new glass-making technologies that allowed the construction of large greenhouses and the trend towards a more scientific approach to gardening.
Benefits[edit]
Kitchen gardens have many benefits. They provide fresh produce that is free from pesticides and other chemicals, they can save money on grocery bills, and they can be a source of physical exercise and mental relaxation.
