Video: What Are Our Top Tomatoes Of 2023?
We love tomatoes! But with some many varieties, it can be hard to know which ones to grow! Here are Steve, Emma and Tony to share their top tom choices.…
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Michael’s Small But Mighty Plot | Plotter of the Month September 2023
Last year we launched a competition to find 12 readers and their plots that would appear in Kitchen Garden magazine this year. Meet Michael, another of our creative and talented winners.
Want to be a Plotter of the Month in 2024? We’re currently taking applications – simply answer our ten questions, share some pics, and be in with the chance…
Jobs for September
Ben Vanheems shares some essential tasks to carry out in your garden and allotment for September.
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Endive, lettuce, Oriental leaves, rocket, salad leaves, spinach, spring onion, radishes
PLANT NOW
Spring cabbage, lettuce, onion sets, salad leaves, strawberries
HARVEST
Aubergine, beetroot, Brussels sprouts, endive, French and runner beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, celeriac, chicory, chillies and peppers, courgettes,…
Video: Steve’s Polytunnel Tour August 2023
KG editor Steve Ott takes you on a quick tour of the crops growing in his polytunnel in the East Midlands and asks…just how long do black-fruited tomatoes take to ripen!…
Book of the week: How to… Grow Month by Month Guide
Our book of the week for this week is the helpful month-by-month guide to growing at home, perfect for if you’re looking to spend more time in the garden.
A guide to all the essential tasks to do on your veg patch or in your greenhouse throughout the year.
It offers great advice and inspiration to any who are new…
Jobs for August
Ben Vanheems shares some essential tasks to carry out in your garden and allotment for August.
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Cabbage (spring), carrots, chicory, endive, kohl rabi, lettuce, onion, oriental leaves, rocket, salad leaves, spinach, spring onion, Swiss chard, turnips, winter radish
PLANT NOW
Chicory, cauliflower, endive, kale, rocket, oriental leaves, sprouting broccoli, strawberries, Swiss chard
HARVEST
Aubergine, beetroot, beans (all types),…
Book of the Week: How to… Grow Food For Your Kitchen!
Our latest book pick has everything you need to know about growing your own delicious veg!
So, you’ve grown your own delicious fruit and vegetables, now here is the inspiration for some delicious ways to cook and serve it.
Containing over 50 original, mouth-watering recipes from Kitchen Garden magazine’s resident chef Anna Cairns-Pettigrew, Grow Your Own for The Kitchen will…
5 ways to prepare your garden before going on holiday
It can be hard to leave your garden when all those spring-sown goodies need your attention. But as KG editor Steve Ott shows, it is possible to have a holiday and come back to a thriving garden
Many gardeners time their holidays to coincide with the ebb and flow of the veg plot and wouldn’t dream of going away until…
How to set up a drip irrigation kit step-by-step
Going away on holiday or just want to make watering a little easier? Here’s how to set up a drip irrigation kit in six simple steps.
There is a fantastic range of watering kits available, some designed to be fed by the mains supply, others from a water butt or other reservoir. The 25 Adjustable Dripper Kit, from www.easygardenirrigation, for…
Book of the Week: How to… Grow Greener
This week’s Kitchen Garden Book of the Week is the latest in our ‘How to…’ series, ‘How to… Grow Greener’
Modern gardeners want to produce their food in a way that respects and helps nature. No harmful pesticides or peat here – it’s a hands-off way of growing food that allows nature to take the lead.
This title is packed…
How to grow herbs in a hanging basket step by step
This easy herb basket takes just a few minutes to put together and gives you all the advantages of growing your own delicious herbs without taking up too much space.
What herbs can I grow in a hanging basket?
Many herbs will perform well in a hanging basket, including oregano, chives, rosemary and herbs. When thinking about which herbs to…
Designer shares heart-breaking inspiration behind RHS show People’s Choice winning garden
The winner of the popular vote for best garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival has revealed the heart-breaking inspiration behind his winning design.
Multi-award winning designer Paul Hervey-Brookes, 43, returned to the Festival for the first time in seven years and won the People’s Choice award. As he won, Paul shared the story behind the garden and his…
Book of the week: How to… Grow Patio Veg
Our latest book of the week is a helpful guide to growing veg on your patio, balcony, or even windowsill year-round.
Space is at a premium for many would-be gardeners and allotment plots are hard to come by.
In this issue, we show you how even the smallest patio, patch or even balcony can be turned into a productive paradise!…
Jobs for July
Ben Vanheems shares some essential tasks to carry out in your garden and allotment for July.
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Beetroot, cabbage, calabrese, carrots, chicory, endive, Florence fennel, French beans, kale, kohl rabi, lettuce, peas, radish, salad leaves, spinach, spring onion, sprouting broccoli, Swiss chard, turnips
PLANT NOW
Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celeriac, endive, French beans, kale, leeks, sprouting broccoli, strawberries
HARVEST…
