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Growing Ingredient Gardens
May 23, 2024
Growing your own ingredient gardens is a rewarding and practical way to ensure you have fresh, produce at your fingertips. Whether you dream of homemade pizza, vibrant salads, or unique cocktails, there’s an ingredient garden for every culinary adventure. This guide will explore growing themed gardens, from pizza and pasta gardens to dessert gardens.
Pizza and Pasta Garden
Key Ingredients to Grow:
Growing Tips:
- To enhance tomato vertical growth, grow tomatoes in well-draining, moist soil with supporting stakes or cages. Chives and marigolds are also good companion plants to deter pests.
- Basil, oregano, bell peppers, and onions thrive in sunny spots with regular watering.
- Basil can be propagated easily from existing plants. Once plants have flowered, simply cut above a leaf node and place in water until roots form.
Mediterranean Salad Garden
Key Ingredients to Grow:
Growing Tips:
- Sow lettuce at different times for continual summer harvest in partial shade and cooler weather.
- Cucumbers, along with tomatoes, require a lot of sunlight and can be trained to grow vertically.
- Grow parsley and mint in containers to ensure contained growth and manage spreading.
- Lemon and Olive trees work best as summer potted patio plants that can be overwintered indoors for year round foliage.
Barbeque Garden
Key Ingredients to Grow:
- Zucchini
- Bell peppers
- Red and White Onions
- Asparagus
- Peaches
- Herbs: Rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley, dill, oregano, chives, etc.
Growing Tips:
- Zucchini and peppers thrive in full sun with plenty of space and support to grow tall
- Cherry tomatoes can be grown in containers or garden beds with regular full sun and watering
- Grow herbs in patio pots or close to the grill for easy access and inspiration
Bartender Garden
Key Ingredients to Grow:
- Mint
- Basil
- Cucumbers
- Lavender
- Fruits: Peaches, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, or plums.
- Edible flowers for garnish: hibiscus, fuchsia, edible roses
Growing Tips:
- Plant mint in a container to control quick growth and fast-spreading characteristics
- Basil requires full sun and regular watering to thrive with full flavour
- Cucumbers and lavender flourish in sunny, well-draining areas
- Try to plant these key ingredients close to or in your kitchen for easy access and inspiration
Soup Garden
Key Ingredients to Grow:
Growing Tips:
- Celery prefers cooler temperatures and access to plenty of water
- Leeks can be planted in deep, rich soil and also need consistent moisture
- Onions prefer enriched soil that is loose, well-draining with a Ph between 6.0 and 7.0
- Plant parsley in containers to control fast growth and spreading characteristics
Dessert Garden
Key Ingredients to Grow:
- Mint
- Lavender
- Fruit trees: Apple varieties, apricots, pears, plums
- Berries: Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cherries
Growing Tips:
- Fruits such as strawberries and blueberries thrive in full sun and more acidic soils
- Plant mint in containers to control growth
- Lavender thrives in well-draining soil and full sun
Whether you’re planting a pizza and pasta garden, a Mediterranean salad garden, a barbecue garden, a bartender garden, a soup garden, or even a dessert garden, the possibilities are endless. Imagine plucking fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruits for your meals, reducing your grocery bill, and savouring the unmatched taste of homegrown produce. By incorporating themed gardens, you embrace sustainability and transform your culinary creations with the freshest ingredients from your backyard. Visit Sheridan Nurseries today to start planning your ingredient garden and enjoy expert gardening tips to ensure a bountiful harvest. Happy gardening and bon appétit!
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