Stephen Gerard
06-May-2013
When the fruits of spring finally show their vibrant colors, cheerful sounds and eclectic smells, it is time for your garden to take full flight. If your place of residence looms between the shadows of the busy city streets, the constant presence of sunlight may be hard to come by. Today we are going to help guide you urban botanists on the road to harvesting beautiful plants, vibrant flowers and delicious fruits and vegetables from the comfort of your own home kitchen.
For those who think gardening is only associated with the outdoors, you are sorely mistaken. Kitchen gardens have been around since humans first decided to grow plants. This type of garden is harvested for personal use and can bring excitement, beauty and unique flavor to your household. Not only is this form of gardening practical, but it allows you to keep a close watch on all of your plants, especially the ones you will be consuming.
Choose your plants wisely
Since your space is probably limited, you want to be smart when deciding what plants to harvest in your kitchen or indoor space. When you purchase plants, be aware of the amount of light it requires to grow and bloom. Since you will be dealing with an indoor space, the odds that your plant will receive more than 10 hours of sunshine is unlikely. You want to choose delicate plants that require moderate sunshine, usually 4-6 hours per day. When you’re planning your kitchen garden, you want to choose crops that are edible and colorful, like strawberries, cherry tomatoes, hot peppers, multi-colored fruit and a variety of vivacious foliage. Keeping your plants groomed and picking them often will allow you to maximize the amount of crops you plant and enjoy their flavors and colors every day.
Herbs can complement any type of kitchen garden
With any great meal come the spices and herbs that garnish them. When planting crops for your kitchen garden you should always include a few key herbs to add that extra kick of home-grown greatness to your dishes. Herbs like thyme, parsley, marjoram, oregano and basil are great to snip at whenever you’re throwing together a meal. Having these spices at your disposal will allow you to monitor their growth while cutting down on the amount of space you will need for important vegetables like peppers, tomatoes and lettuce.
A colorful garden is a healthy garden
When kitchen gardening comes to mind, we tend to associate our crops with ingredients we can use on a daily basis; like spices, tomatoes, lettuce, peppers and more. What many forget to realize is that flowers, just like plants, can add an absolutely exceptional flavor and smell to any dish. Edible flowers can help add vibrant colors to your kitchen while offering excellent aromas and garnishments for salads, cakes, soups and dinner plates. Here are some great edible flower choices for your kitchen garden: bee balm, monarda, borage, calendula, daylilies, lavender, roses, sweet pea and marigolds.
When the confines of the urban jungle get you down, let it be known that your kitchen garden can provide plenty of superb sights, smells and flavors. Make sure to put your plants in a spot where they receive ample amount of sunlight, and don’t forget water.
Author Bio
Stephen Gerard is a Freelance Writer from Blooms Today who has an affinity for nature, bright colored vegetables and creating healthy and fresh dishes from his own harvested ingredients.
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