Edible Gardens: Ashley Sargent Price

Over elderflower cocktails, the creative director reflects on the garden that feeds her family, and how simple, home-grown ingredients make the best meals.

By Ella Saddler | Photography by Ella Saddler & Ashley Sargent Price

Ashley Sargent Price, a creative director in fashion, resides in Columbus, OH and spends her days creating beauty. Her bountiful garden is no exception and makes the case for urban garden spaces that don’t need to be huge to be successful (and absolutely stunning). Ashley was kind enough to invite us into her gardens and give us the run down on what she cooks for dinner. In case you need any inspiration, it is all based around what is harvest ready.

EC: How do you describe your cooking and gardening style?

ASP: Controlled chaos. I don’t do much research, and I don’t follow recipes. It is a lot of experimenting, so if I do something well, it’s mostly instinct and luck.

EC: Do you feel there is a through line between your work and your gardens/cooking?

ASP: For me, gardening and cooking follow the same creative process as work – have a point of view, then don’t be attached to the outcome. The through line for me is that if you are curious, present and know you’re going to mess up along the way, you’ll make something interesting.

I love her approach to cooking with what she is growing in the garden. She follows her creative intuition and the fresh flavors of the harvest to create easy, nourishing meals for her family. If you are seeking to stay inspired through these final weeks of summer, here is what to make for dinner, straight from Ashley’s garden.