We designed a combination greenhouse + enclosed garden that functions as a true four-season growing system while still feeling like an inviting outdoor room.
Some of the best kitchen gardens start in the most overlooked spaces. For this Dobbs Ferry home, we turned an unused, weed-choked corner of the property into a clean, four-level tiered garden—built for easy access, clear structure, and low-maintenance paths.
When a kitchen garden sits on a slope, every design decision matters—sun angles shift throughout the day, paths can steal growing space, and uneven ground makes traditional beds feel awkward.
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.
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.
Kitchen Garden of Westchester founder Bruce Davison designed and built a solution that embraced the terrain rather than fighting it: a tiered raised-bed garden that follows the natural slope of the land.
On a large estate in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, NY, the owners envisioned more than a beautiful backyard garden—they wanted a truly productive space that could help feed their large family and support the community
For many homeowners in Westchester, the dream of growing fresh vegetables and herbs comes with a familiar frustration: deer browsing overnight, rabbits nibbling seedlings, birds pecking ripening produce, and insects stressing plants before they ever reach the kitchen.