Every Garden Matters in the fight to stem biodiversity loss
Millions of gardeners across the UK are being urged to act now to halt the dangerous drop in the levels of birds, insects and other wildlife across the country.
A new research paper from Garden Organic/Henry Doubleday Research Association shows small actions taken in urban gardens can play a major role in restoring lost wildlife.
The study, called Every Garden…
Build your own propagating equipment: how to protect seedlings on a budget
Stephanie Hafferty offers some money-saving ideas to keep seedlings warm and make sure they have adequate light.
Stephanie with a foil survival blanket which can help reflect light on to seedlings
Seeds need warmth and light in order to germinate and thrive. British weather is remarkably changeable in the spring. One day we can be gardening in shorts and a…
The Joy of Growing Your Own Carrots
There’s something special about plucking a fresh carrot straight from the earth and tasting its crisp, sweet flavour – a taste that only comes from homegrown goodness. Whether you have a sprawling garden or a small allotment, growing your own carrots is a rewarding experience that opens up a world of flavour and variety.
Carrots aren’t just your average root…
PLANT YOUR PANTS
Today (20th March 2024) The Country Trust is launching its Plant Your Pants soil campaign, asking people to to bury a pair of pants in the soil and dig them up eight weeks later to discover more about the life in the soil.Â
A survey conducted by ChildWise for education charity The Country Trust has revealed the worrying lack of…
April 2024
The latest issue of the UK’s best-selling growing your own magazine is brimming with all the best tips, tricks, advice and ideas for growing your own fruit and veg.
In the April issue:
A BEAN FOR EVERY GARDEN
Horticulturist and seed guardian Rob Smith looks at some new varieties worthy of a place on your plot.
BEDS ON A BUDGET…
PRODUCT REVIEW (APRIL 24)
POTTING TRAY & SHELF
Made from recycled polypropylene, this is a large tray which will contain your seed and potting compost. The detachable shelf has three recessed pockets for seeds and potting accessories such as vermiculite, dibber, widger, plant labels and pens. Tray dimensions: W61 x D55 x H20 cm (W24x D21½ x H8in)
MARSHALLS GARDENwww.marshallsgarden.comTEL: 01480 774555PRODUCT CODE: 10909090PRICE:…
Gateau vite fait with rhubarb | French ‘quick cake’ recipe
I can highly recommend trying this delicious French ‘quick cake’. You can customise it through the seasons, swapping apples or plums for rhubarb.
SERVES 8
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
150g (5oz) sugar, plus 2 tbsp for top of rhubarb
3 eggs
3 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp buttermilk (or milk)
½ vanilla pod, seeds scraped…
Exclusive giveaways in the April edition of Kitchen Garden
We have some exciting new giveaways for you in our April issue, worth over £930! Here’s what you could win…
Closing date: Friday, April 26, 2024
NATURAL SOLUTIONS
Neudorff, a pioneer in natural gardening since 1854, is one of the few companies worldwide to develop its own plant protection and plant care products, with the widest range of products certified…
Jobs for March
Ben Vanheems shares some essential tasks to carry out in your garden and allotment for March
SOW NOW
Aubergine, broad beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, summer cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chillies, cucumber, kohl rabi, leeks, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, radish, salad leaves, spinach, spring onion, tomato, turnips
PLANT NOW
Garlic, Jerusalem artichoke, rhubarb, shallots, soft and tree fruits
HARVEST
Brussels sprouts, winter…
The 10 easy things you can do for success sowing in containers
Here are a few simple ideas to help you when starting seeds in pots and trays.
1. Avoid oversowing pots or trays
If you are planning on lifting the seedlings and potting them up individually, you don’t want to have them sown too thickly. It will be difficult to lift and separate seedlings when you need to move them. Be…
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66
TV chef Dave Myers, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, has died at the age of 66, according to a statement from his co-star Si King on social media.
He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo.
He reached new fans in 2013 when he took part in…
March 2024
In the March issue: new tomato varieties to try, some climate savvy swaps you can make in your garden, a closer look at oca, and much more!
In the March issue:
Let’s talk tomatoes
Horticulturist and seed guardian Rob Smith looks at some new varieties worthy of a place on your plot.
Gardening with minimal disturbance
Huw Richards explains that…
PRODUCT REVIEW (March 24)
BEST BUY
SUPER 7 ELECTRIC PROPAGATOR
This Garland Super 7 propagator (13 watt) will provide gentle heat to facilitate germination. It comes with seven mini propagating trays and vented lids so you can sow a range of different seeds on the same heated base. to allow great flexibility in both variety and number of individual seedlings grown.
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Why is frost important in gardening?
The sight of frost may send a shiver down our spines on a chilly winter morning but its many benefits should not be overlooked, as Becky Searle explains
I pull my duvet up around my ears, cold, despite the four walls around me. Bravely, I lower my feet over the side of the bed and pull on my dressing gown.…