Organic

Kitchen Gardens

Organic Kitchen Gardening is the practice of growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers right at home - often just steps from the kitchen. It’s about producing fresh, seasonal food in your own garden using sustainable, chemical-free methods. At Atlantis Gardens, we focus on organic kitchen gardening, nurturing healthy soil, wildlife, and people alike.

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A Brief History of Kitchen Gardening in the UK

- Medieval Period (500–1500): Monks and peasants grew vegetables and herbs organically out of necessity. Monastic gardens were structured and focused on self-sufficiency.

- Tudor & Georgian Eras (1485–1830): Wealthy estates developed walled kitchen gardens with heirloom varieties, managed by skilled gardeners.

- Victorian Era (1837–1901): A golden age of innovation—glasshouses, espaliered fruit trees, and widespread allotments brought fresh produce to both the wealthy and the working class.

- World Wars (WWI & WWII) (1914–1945): The “Dig for Victory” campaign turned parks, lawns and back gardens into vital sources of food.

- Post-War Decline (1940s–70s): With supermarkets and chemical fertilisers on the rise, traditional kitchen gardening declined sharply.

- 1980s Onwards: A revival began with organic gardening, permaculture, and renewed interest in allotments.

- Today: Kitchen gardening is thriving once more—embraced by those seeking fresh, local, and healthy choices that benefit both the environment and their families, whether on urban rooftops, in home gardens, or on a sunny windowsill.

A glimpse into the past: The beginning of walled kitchen gardens on wealthy estates.

Some of the first photos of allotments showcasing community strength for working-class families.

Dig for Victory: Hilda Peach with her daughter Lilian, in their council house kitchen garden in Birmingham, 1940.

How Can We Help You Get Started?

We work with people of all ages and abilities—no garden is too small, and no experience is needed!

We work with:

Families – Grow your own healthy food together and reconnect with nature.
Busy professionals – Set up low-maintenance raised beds for fresh herbs and veg.
Older gardeners – Enjoy easy-access gardening without heavy digging.
Schools – Bring learning to life with hands-on outdoor growing experiences.
Special schools & SEN settings – Create calming, inclusive garden spaces for all abilities.
Community groups & care homes — Grow food, friendships, and wellbeing together.
Restaurants, retreat centres & wellbeing spaces – Grow fresh produce on-site and create inviting areas for guests.
Businesses & workplaces – Create green spaces that boost wellbeing, team spirit, and sustainability.