PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF KITCHEN GARDENING IN WARD 24 OF KHULNA CITY: A CASE STUDY

The demand of vegetables and fruits are increasing along with the population. But due to expansion settlements, cultivable land is decreasing, especially fellow beside house which suitable for kitchen gardening. paper covers discussion related gardening different socio-economic indicators such as- income, occupation, education, knowledge about gardening, tendency gardeners, attitudes owners regarding In study area, almost all houses have 1/6 3+ decimal vacant lands in around their houses. This remaining fallow over year. However, present tries focus on problems prospects these located ward 24 Khulna City Corporation Area. Some suggestions been outlined from study, will be useful further studies take pilot/action oriented programmes area as well other areas Corporation.