The practice then transitioned to the United States in the Middle Ages, as European settlers brought along seeds and farming techniques that they applied to their backyards. The crops they grew depended on how wealthy they were, but herbs played a prominent role in their gardens – they were used medicinally more than as food flavouring.
Now, the desire to have fresh, sustainable organic produce is causing a resurgence of kitchen gardens – whether in people’s villas, apartment balconies, or in schools. No matter where you grow your kitchen garden, you are practising a time-honoured tradition, with roots in mankind’s history.