News
Plots on film
21 February 2012
Wild Pictures, an independent production company based in London, are making a one-off documentary for BBC1 about the quintessentially British world of allotments and need your help.
Free entry to RHS gardens on Friday, March 2
20 February 2012.
Anyone looking for an energetic day out will find plenty of inspiration at their nearest RHS Gardens Free Entry Day, March 2.
Gardening in Drought Conditions
20 February 2012.
Following the announcement from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) of drought conditions in the southeast of the UK, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Members’ Advisory Service has issued some information for gardeners.
The 2012 chicken survey
9 February 2012.
We want you to get the most from your Kitchen Garden magazine every month and love to hear your views on all aspects of the magazine and its contents.
We are conducting a short survey on the topic of chicken keeping and we would love all KG readers who are also poultry enthusiasts to tell us what you think about the coverage this ever-popular topic receives in KG.
Importantly, if you don't yet keep chickens but are considering it - please let us know.
Stewart: seed tray giveaway for Garden Re-Leaf Day
7 February 2012.
Stewart, maufacturer of quality garden products is excited to announce they are giving away growing pots and seed trays on a first come first served basis to Garden Centres up and down the country. Their generosity will be in support of Garden Re-Leaf Day on Tuesday 13th March 2012 which will be raising funds for Greenfingers, the gardening world’s charity, dedicated to creating magical gardens for children’s hospices.
100th Cornwall Spring Flower Show promises to be the best yet
6 February 2012.
2012 marks Cornwall Garden Society’s 100th Cornwall Spring Flower Show. Held at the beautiful and historic Boconnoc estate, near Lostwithiel, home to two former British Prime Ministers, the centenary event will take place on Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April.
Pippa Greenwood embarks on UK ‘Grow Your Own’ tour
1 February 2012.
One of Britain’s most popular gardening broadcasters will be hitting the road later this spring to promote the values of growing your own.
Grown in Kent competition 2012
30 January 2012.
The Kent County Agricultural Society will launch the 2012 Grown in Kent competition in February this year. The initiative was first rolled out in 2011 to encourage school age children to grow a variety of produce.
Grow a tree of hope this Mother’s Day
28 January 2012.
This Mother’s Day help TREE AID celebrate 25 years of supporting mums in Africa by planting a tree for your own mum. For just £10 you could grow a mango, shea or baobab tree in her name and help African women and their families grow themselves a better future.
Falmouth Spring Garden festival - Spring fever will spread from port to moor
27 January 2012.
Zumba Zestifal, Pop-Up Gardens, Run Falmouth, Get Arty! and a host more...
Current Issue: March 2012
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