16th April 2017
Marvin grows slowly
I am growing impatient. I want to be the biggest marrow in the world NOW!
Nature never rushes, yet everything is accomplished (Lao Tzu)…
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Blogs
Latest blog posts from the Kitchen Garden editorial team and guests.
15th April 2017
Marvin gets watered
A much needed drink today. Something tasty was in it. I think it may have been a seaweed feed. Mmmm a taste of the sea. That will make my leaves grow big and strong…
14th April 2017
Marvin expands
Getting bigger! A nearby courgette is trying to overtake me but I am determined to be bigger!…
Blog with us!
Are you a budding blogger or vlogger? Then we’d love to hear from you!
Whatever your experience on the plot, whether you’ve got a couple of patio boxes or an envy-inducing allotment, whether you’ve been blogging or vlogging for years, or you’re just starting out, we’d love to hear from you!
This year, we’re looking to build our online community…
Shock news – Marvin under threat!
It was revealed today by an anonymous source that a pretender to Marvin’s throne as biggest marrow has been discovered
An insider in the horticultural industry has revealed to Kitchen Garden magazine that a previously unseen marrow plant is about to lay claim to Marvin’s crown as top fruit producer in the latest Kitchen garden veg growing challenge.
Little is…
Growing fat babies
If you struggle growing sweet peppers, or you don’t have room under cover, Achocha or Fat Babies are definitely worth a try.
Growing Fat Babies
(cyclanthera brachyastacha) A South American crop, they are small, oval and covered in soft edible spines. Bar slugs when the plants are small, they are free from pests. Hoverflies love the flowers – and their…
12th April 2017
Getting bigger
My seed leaves have doubled in size and my true leaves are just starting to grow.…
National gardening week
Ade Sellars of award-winning bloggers Agents of Field explains why we should all get involved with national Gardening Week
Colour is gently seeping into allotments and gardens, signaling spring is here. Grey winter beds now a distant memory. Replaced with eager onion sets in regimented rows, standing firm in freshly made beds. Below ground, dozing potatoes stir. Whilst high on…
11th April 2017
Marvin in isolation
I do seem to be the only marrow in the world. I can see sweet pea, cosmos, tomato and salvia seedlings all around me in this greenhouse but no marrows. That can only mean one thing. I WILL be the biggest marrow in the world.…
10th April 2017
Marvin keeps his cool
Well a new day and a new temperature. A bit cooler today thank goodness. I may be small and I like it warm but yesterday was far too hot. Lots of little seedlings around me in this greenhouse were complaining. In fact one or two cells dried out and seedlings were wilting. Fortunately the human arrived…
9th April 2017
Marvin is growing
You many not have noticed but since yesterday I have grown. Yes I am well on the way to being the biggest marrow in the world. Have to say though this greenhouse is a bit hot. I could really do with a window open. Anyone out there? Anyone hear me? I am tooooo hot in here!…
7th April 2017
Marvin without hat
Yippee I am free. I’ve cast my seed coat and now waving my little leaves in the air soaking up the sun. It is a glorious day today. My little seed leaves are making lots of food. Oh I am definitely going to be the biggest marrow in the world.…
6th April 2017
Marvin with hat
I seem to be wearing my seed coat as a rather natty little hat. Need to unfurl my leaves I think to get rid of it.…
Mudketeers diary-6th April 2017
Transplanted tomatoes
The greenhouse is filling up fast. I have just transplanted my ‘Sungold’ tomatoes and lots of other seedlings are needing transplanting too. They always say you never have a big enough greenhouse…
