Tasty Spaces
- Costa Calida Chronicle
- Jul 4, 2025
- 2 min read
Let’s talk about edible plants—but not in your garden. Inside your home. Right there in the kitchen, living room, or even hallway. Imagine fresh basil growing on your windowsill, baby tomatoes hanging from a stylish wall frame, or strawberries brightening up a quiet corner. Growing food indoors isn’t just possible—it’s beautiful. And in sunny Spain, it’s surprisingly easy to get right.
Indoor gardens have come a long way. No longer messy trays on the windowsill or faded pots tucked away behind curtains. Now, they’re modern, design-led, and made to be seen. Some systems are so sleek they look like art installations. The Click & Grow Wall Farm is a perfect example. It holds up to 51 plants in one neat, vertical frame. With automatic watering and built-in lighting, it takes care of the work so you can enjoy the greenery—and the flavours. It ships easily to Spain and looks just as stylish in a modern flat as it does in a rustic villa.
Another favourite comes from SingularGreen, a Spanish company that designs hydroponic garden walls. These soil-free systems are slim, smart, and full of possibilities. They’re perfect for herbs like parsley and mint or leafy greens like rocket and lettuce. If you prefer something that adds even more drama, the Wally 32, sold by Planta Greenhouses in Europe, offers a modular approach. It’s bold, sculptural, and turns any blank wall into something lush and alive.
If that all sounds a bit advanced, you don’t need to start big. Try herbs first. A few terracotta pots by the window with thyme, coriander, or rosemary can bring fresh flavour and fragrance to your kitchen. Add a dwarf lemon tree in the lounge, and suddenly you’ve got a Mediterranean mood, right there in your sitting room. Even microgreens—fast-growing sprouts like cress or radish—can add a gourmet flourish to your meals, grown in shallow trays and harvested in a week.
What makes it so lovely is that it isn’t just decoration. These plants give back. They grow, they scent the room, they brighten your cooking, and they make your home feel grounded and alive. A kitchen with herbs feels more welcoming. A space with strawberries feels full of life. And there’s something deeply satisfying about garnishing dinner with a sprig of something you grew yourself.
So if you’re looking to fill a quiet corner or breathe new life into your space, consider growing something edible. It’s stylish, it’s calming, and best of all—it’s delicious.
Go on, bring a bit of the garden indoors. You might just love it more than your sofa.
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