Diary of a Brussels Kitchen Garden

Diary of a Brussels Kitchen Garden Website about growing vegetables in a small urban garden in a large modern city.

This diary is about the small kitchen garden behind our house on the south side of the city of Brussels. The garden measuring 12 metres by 5 metres sits on an axis of north-west to south-east and has limited southern exposure. Three sides of the garden enjoy a progression of morning and afternoon sunshine while the fourth is in permanent shade. The garden serves multiple functions for the househol

d and family and has only a small area devoted to vegetable growing. It is surrounded by tall buildings and over-hanging trees and walled on three sides. With only limited space available for growing the aim in this garden is to use elevation for vegetable production.

Regular city tomatoes
29/07/2026

Regular city tomatoes

Regular city tomatoes can be simply considered vine or bush types. Classic vine tomatoes that grow well in Europe include Moneymaker and Lily of the Valley.

July: Summer extremes
22/07/2026

July: Summer extremes

Rain is always welcome this time of summer but violent thunderstorms and extreme heat can be difficult. Young plants are easily damaged in heavy downpours

Watering Your GardenWith climate change all the old rules for watering gardens become uncertain and even misleading.
15/07/2026

Watering Your Garden

With climate change all the old rules for watering gardens become uncertain and even misleading.

Many gardeners continue to hand water with an old fashioned watering can as this allows time to observe the plants and check on their overall health

Growing Peppers in the City
08/07/2026

Growing Peppers in the City

Chillis are the quintessential ingredient in a wide range of cuisine. Originally from South America and the Caribbean region, the chilli pepper has found its way into national dishes from Asia to India and Europe. Universally popular, they are enjoyed for their ability to liven up virtually any dish...

Summer Chard
01/07/2026

Summer Chard

Summer Chard - With the summer heatwave resumed, following cool wet conditions, it is understandable garden plants are confused and distressed.

Heat wave gardening
24/06/2026

Heat wave gardening

The forecast is very hot with temperatures between 26 and 31 degrees. With no rain in sight, these conditions have not been seen in Belgium since 1976.

Garden design idea 💡When planning a garden for the year it is important not to be set in your ways and just keep repeati...
27/02/2026

Garden design idea 💡

When planning a garden for the year it is important not to be set in your ways and just keep repeating the same exercise from previous years.

https://kitchen-garden.be/diary/garden-design-idea-1

When planning a garden for the year it is important not to be set in your ways and just keep repeating the same exercise. It's worth changing things around

Early beans: Starting broad beans 🫘These fast growing beans can be planted in the autumn to over-winter or in early spri...
25/02/2026

Early beans: Starting broad beans 🫘

These fast growing beans can be planted in the autumn to over-winter or in early spring (February/March) for a summer crop. They grow well in soil or in containers.

https://kitchen-garden.be/diary/early-beans-starting-broad-beans

Considered winter beans because they grow best in cool weather & dislike heat. Can be planted in the autumn to over-winter for an early summer harvest.

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