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Fruitful Grounds

Fruitful Grounds

By Francesca McGlone on 26th August, 2010

The satisfaction and fresh quality that comes with the cultivation of vegetable patches is usually reserved for fanciful future projects, where work commitments or a lack of gardening knowledge are unable to halt a materialisation of rich colour and ripe pickings. The garden's beautiful display of blooming colour and assorted shapes can double as a readymade kitchen, packed with a selection of healthy ingredients, as nature serves up a spread of delectability.

The online magazine, Kitchen Garden encompasses all aspects of garden know-how. There is very much a sense of gardener to gardener communication, as the reader is welcomed into the leafy fold. The use of language expresses the enchantment associated with garden settings and its almost miraculous production of flavoursome feasts.

The site produces in depth articles, which are sewn with gardening expertise and knowledge. The regular articles follow the progress of growing and harvesting crops, while conveying a genuine vocation through personal tone, as anecdotes are intertwined with text that kindles a shared enthusiasm. Catchy headlines also add a sense of fun, as gardening is presented as a pleasurable pastime. The July and August editions of the magazine include the articles 'Back to Basics with Peas' and 'Apple Family Favourites', which are accompanied by pictures that showcase appetising scenes, where sweet, full red apples are piled high in a basket and vibrant green pea pods split open, ready to roll onto a plate.

Kitchen Garden caters for all gardening abilities, budgets and ages and therefore appeals to a broad demographic, which shows that growing your own produce is not restricted to seasoned horticulturists or farmers but is a universally accessible activity. For instance, articles appealing to children appear on the site, encouraging a new generation of growers, who can reap the benefits and share in the sense of achievement that comes with the development of a mature crop. The June article; 'A New Generation of Kitchen Gardeners on the Horizon' is a prime example of the site's promotion of budding enthusiasts, revealing how growing fruit and vegetables can actually encourage youngsters to eat more greens, which is a testament to the theory that hard work leads to a better understanding and appreciation of an end result.

The online magazine also has a blog that contains interesting news snippets that unearth interesting topics and offer gardening insight acquired through valuable experience. The cleverly titled 'Digging Deeper' section covers ethical issues that arise through the gardening choices and considerations we implement. Kitchen Garden also has a 'Jobs for the Month' section, which is updated with tips according to the life cycles of crops. This means that the site is a constant wealth of information, guiding the gardener in their quest to achieve the best yield possible.

The bounty of fruit and vegetables laid out in a garden can spur the worker on and be reflected in the garden office, in terms of productive output. Decorated Shed also offer garden building designs, such as the flat lodge and barn which can be fitted with kitchens. A building located in the heart of nature seems the perfect place in which to dish up its delectable delights, as nourishment for both mind and body.


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