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Interest in home gardening grows amidst food shortages

3rd March 2023 Alex Bestwick News

Supermarket shortages mean that many people are looking to the growing opportunities in their own back gardens for the first time. PA Media Demand for vegetable seeds has risen as supermarket continue to limit sales amidst shortages. The Royal Horticulturist Society has said that seed sales in its retail outlets rose by 20% in February compared to last year, and…

Reasons to subscribe to Kitchen Garden!

2nd March 2023 Alex Bestwick News

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to prepare than by subscribing to Kitchen Garden Magazine? Here are the top three reasons why you won’t want to miss an issue: Every issue is packed with expert advice on growing your own fruit and vegetables, from planning your garden to harvesting your crops. Each copy of the magazine…

28 reasons to feel fab in February!

28th February 2023 Alex Bestwick Features

We turned February into Fabruary over on the Kitchen Garden social media, with a new reason to feel fab every day. Here are all 28 to look back on whenever you need a pick-me-up. February is a particularly difficult month for many people due to short days and cold weather and it can often bring a sense of melancholy. So…

Five chances to WIN a stunning stepped herb planter

17th February 2023 Alex Bestwick Competitions

Gardens are so important for our well-being, and more and more of us are getting into the idea of ‘grow your own’ – whether for fun, education or seriously feeding the family. Whatever space you have, whether it’s a balcony, a small area in a sunny spot or a large garden, you can grow vegetables, herbs or even just a…

How to clean your greenhouse ready for spring

26th January 2023 Alex Bestwick Features

It’s never too early for a bit of spring cleaning, and in fact now is the perfect time to give your greenhouse a good clean before sowing begins in earnest in the coming weeks. A clean greenhouse gives your plants the best possible start by purging pests and diseases, not to mention much better light levels once all that dirt…

GreenThumb partner with the National Garden Scheme to improve wellbeing

16th January 2023 Alex Bestwick News

Lawn treatment service GreenThumb have announced a new three-year partnership with the National Garden Scheme aimed at improving the nation’s wellbeing. Both GreenThumb and the National Garden Scheme are advocates of the physical and mental health benefits of gardens, and aim to promote this message to the nation through their new collaboration. Paul Edwards, Managing Director at GreenThumb, commented: “We…

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9th December 2022 Alex Bestwick News

The big day is only a few weeks away and we have yours (and your loved ones) perfect reads covered – you won’t even have to leave the house! From modern and classic bikes, to growing your own fruit and veg, model engineering or railways – you can finish off your Christmas shopping with these festive deals on subscriptions. Subscribe…

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2nd November 2022 Alex Bestwick News

For a limited time only, you can save £££s in one of our biggest sales of the year! Treat yourself, or get started on your Christmas shopping early with up to 50% off books, 10% off advance show tickets and 30% off merch and bookazines! Whether you’re in to classic or modern motorcycles, reading about railways, classic American cars or…

Children’s Picnic at Chelsea Flower Show aims to connect children with nature

21st October 2022 Alex Bestwick News

The Royal Horticulturist Society (RHS) have announced plans for the first Children’s Picnic to take place at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2023. iStock The picnic is one of the first initiatives of the new director general, Clare Matterson CBE, who hopes that the event will encourage more children to take an interest in gardening: “I want this to be…