Kitchen Gardens The nicest areas ar

Kitchen Gardens The nicest areas around houses were once reserved for kitchen gardens. There, farmers cultivated valuable fruit, vegetables and medicinal and culinary herbs, which meant that they were available right on the doorstep. The purpose of a kitchen garden was not only to grow food; it also served as a pharmacy just outside the house, which was very important for the health of the family. Even as young children we came to see the garden as an important part of our lives. We watched our parents as they worked and we could experience the way the many colourful, sweet-smelling and delicious plants grew.