The Kitchen Garden

A kitchen garden is a space dedicated to growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and other ingredients for cooking.

As exemplified by the French potager, kitchen gardens have long been established within the grounds of European castles and estates, serving not only as practical spaces for growing food but also as gardens designed with beauty in mind.

This book explores the history and contemporary forms of kitchen gardens through more than 50 examples from around the world.

From Château de Villandry in France and Gordon Castle in Scotland to Babylonstoren in South Africa, the book presents a wide range of gardens, from historic estates to contemporary farms.

It also features gardens closely connected to gastronomy, including the kitchen garden of Mirazur, led by Mauro Colagreco, and Lagardelle Garden, which supplies Le Suquet, the restaurant of Michel Bras and his son Sébastien Bras.

Through extensive photography, the book explores the origins, design, and plants grown in each garden. It also includes essays on the history of kitchen gardens, organic growing techniques, and fruit tree training.

A volume that offers a fascinating look at the cultivation of ingredients behind the dishes we eat, revealing the connections between the beauty of gardens and food cultures around the world.