"THE MODERN KITCHEN GARDEN"(JANELLE MCCULLOCH):Although they may seem like a relatively new phenomenon, kitchen gardens have been popular for centuries. A longstanding tradition in France and England, potagers were an important element of many country homes at the turn of the 20th century. Today, the kitchen garden movement is continuously gaining momentum.

"THE MODERN KITCHEN GARDEN"(JANELLE MCCULLOCH):Over the past few years the kitchen garden has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance as people everywhere rediscover the rich, epicurean delights of fresh home-grown produce. Although they may seem like a relatively new phenomenon, kitchen gardens have been popular for centuries. A longstanding tradition in France and England, potagers were an important element of many country homes at the turn of the 20th century. "THE MODERN KITCHEN GARDEN":Today, the kitchen garden movement is continuously gaining momentum. Smitten by the idea of beautiful, fragrant garden spaces and an abundance of delectable produce, experienced and amateur gardeners alike are digging up their backyards to plant modern kitchen gardens. 'The Modern Kitchen Garden' shows you how to create such a garden, and eat it, too. A visual celebration of this mouth-watering concept, the book presents the history of kitchen gardens, sample garden designs and planting schemes, and a guide to growing according to the seasons, among countless other secrets to producing this most delicious type of garden.

Introduction

The Modern Kitchen Garden

Cabbages And Kings

A (Brief) History Of Kitchen Gardens And The Reinvention

Of The Modern Potager

GARDENS OF PLEASURE, PEACE AND PRODUCE

A HAND-PICKED SELECTION OF THE WORLD'S BEST POTAGERS

The Artist's Garden

Heide

The Bohemian Garden

Petersham House and Nurseries

The Botanic Garden

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

The Chef's Garden

Circa Restaurant

The Children's Garden

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation

The Family Garden

Glenmore House

The Food Critic's Garden

London Allotment

The Formal Garden

Larundel

The Grand Chateau Garden

Villandry

The Heirloom Garden

Vaucluse House

The Historic Garden

Como House

The King's Garden

Le Potager du Roi

The Organic Garden

Daylesford Organic

The Plantswoman's Garden

Barnsley House

The Priory Garden

Prieure de Notre-Dame d'Orsan

The Romantic Garden

Montsalvat

The Rooftop Garden

New York

Last Words

Index

Acknowledgements