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How gardeners can give hope to hedgehogs
Find out the latest news on our prickly pals, an update on Scottish squirrels, and more gardening news in our subscriber-only section Hedgehog populations may be stabilising in urban areas. Picture: British Hedgehog Preservation Society The latest survey shows that…
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A ‘Hole’ lot of bluebells!
Hole Park in Rolveden, Kent will host one of the most wonderful displays of spring when bluebells grace the gardens in a few weeks’ time. The beautiful Hole Park Gardens in Rolvenden, Kent will open to visitors every day from…
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Sing… it’s nearly spring!
It’s not just for the birds – signs of that most cheerful of seasons are all around for everyone to enjoy. All you need to do is look! Signs of spring are sweeping across the nation, says the RSPB. January…
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Pristine Plotters versus Patchy Plotters
Are you in the tidy camp or do you err on the side of unkempt? KG, with the help of this super cartoon by Barry Gurbutt, investigates… In the March issue of Kitchen Garden magazine we look at the different…
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Everything’s coming up roses…
With St Valentine’s Day on the horizon, why not check out the best of British blooms with New Covent Garden Market? British Flowers Week 2018 dates have just been announced, so it’s time to get out your diary to celebrate…
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Shock as Ryton Organic Gardens goes on sale
Find out more about this and other key gardening news items in our first February Subs Club, exclusively for subscribers to Kitchen Garden Ryton up for sale Garden Organic members have reacted with shock to the discovery that Ryton Organic…
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Bonnie Scotland begins to bloom again…
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme shrugs off winter with the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, which launched last weekend and runs until March 11. Families, wildlife lovers, plantaholics and grow-your-own newbies are in for a treat during 2018 when more than 450 gardens will…
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Permanent garden tribute planned to honour RAF centenary
Former Royal Air Force serviceman seeks support to turn his Show Garden memorial dream into reality A PROUD military family history has inspired gold medal-winning garden designer Martyn Wilson to dream up a poignant Show Garden for RHS Malvern Spring…
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Help the RSPB track our feathered friends
Read more on this topic and other garden news updates, just for Kitchen Garden subscribers Countdown to Birdwatch This year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch takes place over the weekend of January 27 to 29. More than 497,000 people took part…
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Big ideas for small spaces
Be creative in 2018 to make the most of the space you have, say The Greenhouse People… All hail the return of gardening to the ‘cool’ list. The nation is once again embracing gardening for reasons including decoration, wellness and…
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Snowdrop spectacular gives added zing to spring
Chelsea Physic Garden is set to showcase its annual snowdrop spectacular marking the end of winter and the imminent arrival of spring. This historic garden, one of London’s hidden gems, is set to raise visitors’ spirits by banishing winter blues…
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Seven most curious bygone gardening tools
The shovel has been around forever – but which tools have ceased to become used on a wide scale. A list has been compiled of the seven essential gardening tools that are rarely used nowadays. Experts at online retailer GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk…
