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GARDEN ORGANIC WELCOMES GOVERNMENT PEAT BAN

30th August 2022 Tony Flanagan Features

There’s been a step forward in Garden Organic’s long running campaign against the use of peat in gardening with the announcement that DEFRA will ban the sale of peat to amateur gardeners by 2024. But the charity, which is dedicated to researching and promoting organic growing, is warning that this is still too little too late and is urging the…

Adapt your gardening methods for drought and extreme heat

11th August 2022 Tony Flanagan Features

UK gardeners must adapt their habits to deal with extreme heat and drought brought about by climate change, says national horticultural charity, Garden Organic. Nine of the 10 warmest years for the UK have occurred since 2002, and the country is bracing for a major drought and experiencing extreme heat this summer. Garden Organic is warning that extended periods of…

The new drought tolerant flower bed at WEst Dean College

West Dean responds to climate change with new plantings

10th August 2022 Steve Ott Diary Dates, Features, News

As the UK records its highest temperatures on record and has introduced hosepipe bans, it seems timely that West Dean Gardens (Chichester, West Sussex) has introduced a new drought tolerant experimental meadow that is covered in recycled stone mulch. As Head Gardener Tom Brown explains: “Over recent summers, we’re becoming increasingly aware of how much water we use in our…

The most unique sheds according to TikTok

14th July 2022 Tony Flanagan Features

According to research, the average garden spend of a UK household in the last two years was £1,976, meaning more and more wild, wacky and practical garden buildings have been popping up across the nation. New research from Power Sheds has revealed some of the most unusual sheds in the world, according to TikTok. Here is a selection of the…

Fathers’ Day Gardening Gifts

19th May 2022 Sam Hewitt Advertising Features, Features, News

Show your green-fingered fathers your appreciation with our Fathers’ Day gardening gift guide. We’ve teamed up with some of our partners to offer you the best Father’s Day gardening gifts. Delicious Home-Grown Strawberries Strawberries are the most delicious of soft fruits and can provide plentiful crops of delicious berries throughout summer. Provided they are planted outdoors by the end of…

Kitchen Garden’s How To Grow Veg by Mortons Books

17th May 2022 Sam Hewitt Best Buy, Features, News

At Kitchen Garden, we care about making sure you get the tastiest produce from your plot! That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive guide with hints and tips on growing a whole range of crops. Guided by the finest minds in gardening, the How To… Grow Veg hosts all the expert advice you need to produce your own tasty food! With climate change, food shortages and…

Spring vegetable recipes

16th May 2022 Arianne Davey Features

As the end of Spring is nearing, you may have surplus homegrown vegetables and greens to use up. So we thought we’d put together a handy guide to delicious recipes, so you can make the most of what’s in season right now and use up the vegetables you may have in abundance. A very versatile ingredient, spinach, has a lot…

Must-have guide for every gardener | Kitchen Garden

12th May 2022 Sam Hewitt Best Buy, Features, News

At Kitchen Garden, we care about making sure you get the tastiest produce from your plot! That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive guide with hints and tips on growing a whole range of crops. Guided by the finest minds in gardening, the How To… Grow Month by Month Guide hosts all the essential taks to do on your veg…

Strawberry season and the Queen’s Jubilee – here’s some fruity ideas to combine the two!

11th May 2022 Arianne Davey Features

This year, strawberry season comes alongside the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, so we thought we’d draw together some recipes for you to try out – so you can impress your friends and family and make use of some of your home grown strawberries! Whether you like your strawberries with a sprinkle of sugar, or maybe you prefer them smothered in cream,…

Charity welcomes ban on toxic chemical to keep slugs at bay

17th March 2022 Tony Flanagan Features

Campaigners at a horticultural charity are welcoming the ‘long overdue’ ban on the use of metaldehyde, a harmful pesticide used to kill slugs, which comes into force on 31st March 2022. Garden Organic, a charity which promotes the benefits of organic gardening, has long been campaigning for a ban on metaldehyde pellets due to the harm they cause to wildlife…

Composting with worms

15th March 2022 Darren Hendley Features, Tips and Advice

Worms are one of nature’s wonders and can make fantastic compost too. In this extract from his recent book on composting, Nicky Scott offers this practical guide. ‘Worm city’ – a wormery demonstration area at Spitalfields City Farm, London Worms are a natural part of the composting process, invading heaps after all the heat and excitement generated during the hot…

One million FREE seed balls for UK school children

10th March 2022 Tony Flanagan Features, News

Pollinator friendly company Seedball is working with the BBC to deliver one million seed balls to school children as part of ‘The Green Planet’ TV series. Teachers can apply for a free pack of ‘Green Planets’ to help re-wild schools and teach the next generation about the importance of biodiversity.Seed balls are an impressively simple way to grow native wildflowers…

TV show seeks sheds with star quality

8th March 2022 Shannon Butcher Advertising Features, Features

Is your shed filled with vintage vehicles and motoring memorabilia ripe for rescuing? If it is, the producers of popular TV show Shed & Buried would like to hear from you, because they are currently filming a new series, due out later this year.Motorcycle fanatic Henry Cole and his best friend, engineering genius Sam Lovegrove, are heading back out on…

Kitchen Garden Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2022!

16th February 2022 Shannon Butcher Advertising Features, Features

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your mum you care than by picking the perfect gardening gift. With our handy guide, you’re guaranteed to put a smile on your mum’s face! Backdoorshoes Treat your mum to a gift that lasts longer than a bunch of flowers! Buy any pair of backdoorshoes online and…