Planning a Kitchen Garden: Vegetables, Herbs, and Layout Tips

A kitchen garden puts fresh, flavorful produce steps from your stove. Focus on what you love to eat.

Easy Starters

• Tomatoes: Stake or cage early. Nylon ties work well.
• Zucchini: Prolific—share excess with neighbors!
• Herbs: Chives, cilantro, garlic (plant fall, harvest spring) beat dried versions.
• Beans/Peas: Climbers—use strings, fences, or house walls.

Space-Conscious Choices

Corn needs lots of room for little yield. Prioritize high-value, compact crops.

Design Your Plot

• Sketch on paper first
• Allow walking paths for access
• Space plants per mature size

Natural Pest Control

• Marigolds deter pests
• Ladybugs eat aphids (buy at garden centers)

Family Fun

Kids love planting seeds and harvesting. It teaches food origins and encourages veggie eating.

Start small, plan well, and enjoy the freshest meals possible.