26/10/2022
I was walking near Cannon Street on my way to a site visit when I chanced upon installation of their vertical office farm, and I thought it the perfect opportunity to talk kitchen gardens.
Until relatively recently in human history, people had constant interaction with nature. Biophilia, our innate affinity with the natural world, is the most well-known aspect of wellness design, intended to address our psychological need to be around life and life-like processes.
Spending time in nature is incredibly beneficial for our mental and physical health. It can speed up healing and recovery time, boost positive feelings and reduce negative ones. It makes sense to incorporate the natural world within our interiors as much as possible, and doubling down on these benefits of having plants within the home that also offer healthy food is a no-brainer!
This is where the kitchen garden comes in. A relatively new appliance for the home market, it's essentially an automated garden within your kitchen. Where you can grow and harvest your food, kitchen to table, allowing you to enjoy fresh herbs, microgreens and vegetables all year round.
Now, this may seem entirely inaccessible, given you require both the budget and room in your kitchen to integrate these fridge-sized appliances. However, there are more accessible versions on the market.
Should you want to reap the benefits of biophilia, grow healthy food and benefit the well-being of your family through reduced stress and increased social bonds. I have gathered my top kitchen gardens to suit most budgets and spatial requirements.
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