New & Features Archives - Kitchen Garden

Brits interest in gardening soars as we prepare to welcome guests into our gardens

29th May 2021 Ben Stockdale Advertising Features, New & Features

Chris Beardshaw, garden designer, TV presenter and author reveals his tips for plants, flowers & quick-fix garden ideas to wow friends and family this season Interest in gardens and outdoor spaces has grown significantly over the past year as we have potted, planted, weeded and seeded our way through the pandemic. The trend looks set to continue as many people…

Go greener for 2021

18th December 2020 Steve Ott New & Features

After a testing year which has only been made bearable for many of us by turning to nature, isn’t the new year a brilliant time to repay this debt and make some green resolutions, asks the RSPB? Most new year pledges focus on altering our lives in a way which just doesn’t work for us and it’s easy to give…

What to do with your tree after Christmas

16th December 2020 Steve Ott New & Features, Tips and Advice

Tradition has it that we take our Christmas down on Twelfth Night (12 nights after Christmas Day), which is either the 5th or 6th January, depending if you’re counting Christmas Day or Boxing Day as night one. But regardless of when you take your tree down, what’s the best thing to do with it? Here are some creative ideas from…

make your garden a haven for robins

27th November 2020 Steve Ott New & Features

There are a number of simple steps that you can take to make your garden welcoming to robins before the weather begins to turn too cold… During a cold winter up to half our garden birds can be lost to cold and hunger. Robins are particularly susceptible as they remain faithful to their gardens no matter what the weather. Putting…