In the blog of Fernando Pozuelo Landscaping Collection, we enjoy delving into the past, present, and future of humanity. It’s crucial to consider that since humans transitioned from being nomadic to establishing their first settlements, the origin of urban gardens has been linked to food consumption throughout history. Specifically, during the Roman era, they planned the “Hortus Conclusus,” a vegetal area situated amidst small constructions that evolved over time. In the Middle Ages, medieval gardens in cloisters stood out, and today, remnants of Almunias, the Arabic gardens around the Generalife or the Alhambra in Granada, can still be appreciated.

Fernando Pozuelo emphasizes that this millennia-old tradition of creating edible gardens is now a trend. In recent times, there has been an increasing demand for designing these nutritious spaces in homes or projects linked to gastronomy, such as the Coque restaurant by the Sandoval brothers or Sollo, led by Diego Gallegos.

From our landscaping studio, Fernando Pozuelo wants to share his knowledge on how to transform outdoor spaces into edible gardens.

Through his expertise in sustainable design and agriculture, we address our clients’ needs, evaluating key aspects such as the space where the edible garden will be installed, soil type, studying light incidence, and identifying essential species for such gardens.

Who wouldn’t desire a sustainable agriculture design to create a cultivation plan in their garden?

A cultivation plan requires combining design with sustainable agriculture while maintaining a balance with the landscape’s aesthetics. Therefore, for each space undergoing transformation, Fernando Pozuelo envisions how that natural area should be and outlines the step-by-step process.

Firstly, understanding the available space is crucial since different types of gardens can be designed based on the allocated size.

For smaller areas, elevated garden beds or vertical gardens can be created for small urban gardens, using hanging plants like tomatoes or peas. If the space is larger, a composition with small plots or flowerbeds can be developed to delineate the planting. In expansive spaces, a garden can be established without the need for any containment elements, allowing for a more extensive planting of edible species.