Discover the joy, beauty, and freshness of growing your own food—right at home.
At Kitchen Gardens of Westchester, we create artfully designed, highly productive kitchen gardens that fit your property and your lifestyle—from raised-bed layouts to irrigation and seasonal upkeep. Our team handles the full process: design, installation, maintenance, and garden guidance, so you can enjoy the harvest without the guesswork. We’ve spent 22+ years building and caring for kitchen gardens across Westchester County, Putnam County, Fairfield County, and the Lower Connecticut area—helping families grow greens, herbs, and vegetables that taste better because they’re just-picked.
A Kitchen Garden That’s Beautiful and Built to Produce
A successful kitchen garden isn’t just a few beds—it’s a complete system. We help you choose the right location, design a layout that’s easy to tend, and plan for what you actually want to eat (and when). From soil to trellises to irrigation, we design for long-term performance and a garden you’ll love looking at every day.
Our Featured Service: Fully Enclosed Kitchen Gardens
Want the benefits of a kitchen garden without feeding the deer and rabbits first? Our fully enclosed gardens are built with fencing and netting to help protect your crops and create a more controlled growing environment.
Benefits of an enclosed kitchen garden:
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Pest protection from deer, rabbits, birds, and other common garden intruders
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A more controlled environment for consistent growth and a longer season
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Easier soil management and crop rotation within a defined, organized space
Ideal for homeowners who want dependable harvests, cleaner beds, and peace of mind—especially on properties with high wildlife activity.
Learn about our services
Garden Design & Construction
From concept to final build, we design kitchen gardens that complement your landscape and support abundant growing—often with raised beds, pathways, and structures tailored to your space.
On-Site Maintenance & Seasonal Care
A well-maintained garden is a productive garden. Choose bi-weekly, monthly, or seasonal maintenance—so your garden stays healthy, tidy, and high-yield with as much (or as little) hands-on effort as you wan
Installation of Soil & Plants
We install and amend soil, select plants for your growing goals, and set up your beds for strong starts and steady yields.
Consulting & Garden Guidance
Prefer a DIY approach with expert support? We offer consulting to help you plan, problem-solve, and improve results through the season.
Irrigation
Consistent watering is the foundation of a productive garden. We design and install irrigation solutions that fit your garden layout and simplify upkeep.
Bruce's Blog
10 Tips on How to Improve Germination Success
How can you ensure all your seeds germinate successfully? Whether you’re starting seeds indoors or sowing directly in the garden, germination can feel unpredictable.
What to Do Now When the Ground Is Frozen
Deep winter can feel like a “pause” button—frozen ground, bare beds, and not much to do outside. But for a truly successful kitchen garden (especially in Westchester & Lower CT), winter is the best time to plan.
7 Indoor Seed-Starting Tips for Reliable Germination
Starting seeds indoors isn’t complicated—but it does require consistency. Seeds sprout when temperature, moisture, and light match what that specific plant needs. Here are the seven basics I rely on for strong, even germination.
Did you know that you can utilize plants to protect your other plants?
Yes, indeed. This practice, known as companion planting, stands as one of the most effective forms of organic pest control.
You don’t have to wait to start your spring garden!
You don't need to wait until your last frost date to begin planting these crops. While many people eagerly anticipate warmer weather, there's a variety of herbs and vegetables that can flourish in your garden even before temperatures start to climb.
Bruce's Gardening Tips and Recipes
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