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What to do with your tree after Christmas

22nd December 2023 Steve Ott Tips and Advice

Tradition has it that we take our Christmas tree 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…

January 2024

22nd December 2023 Alex Bestwick Latest issue

In the January issue: Huw Richards on controlling pests the organic way, Rob Smith’s best chilli varieties, Anton Rosenfeld on what heritage veg is, and much more! In the January issue: How to make a good start Keen veg grower Becky Searle offers essential advice for new allotment gardeners. Know your onions Award-winning writer Ben Vanheems brings you his comprehensive…

WIN Mary Berry cook book

22nd December 2023 Alex Bestwick Competitions

With the New Year getting closer, it’s time to start whipping up some New Year’s resolutions! Why not kick-start your 2024 by learning some new recipes? Enter our competition now and be in with the chance of winning the Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect Step-By-Step recipe book plus a FREE tote bag!…

Fun and informative gardening on the move in brand-new podcast

21st December 2023 Alex Bestwick News

Renowned gardening expert and regular contributor to Kitchen Garden magazine, Martin Fish has launched a brand-new practical gardening podcast. Pots & Trowels, or P&T, is packed with great advice on both edible and ornamental gardening and you can also hear regular interviews with gardening experts and specialist growers as Martin chats to them, often from the wonderful gardens and plant…

Top 10 tips for care of winter veg

19th December 2023 Web Editor Features

Like us all, our veg need a little bit of TLC, no more so than in winter when food is scarce for predators and the weather can be inclement. So here are a few suggestions. 1. Cover tender crops with fleece Some crops need an overcoat of sorts to provide warmth. This is where a layer of horticultural fleece will…

Exclusive giveaways in the January edition of Kitchen Garden

19th December 2023 Alex Bestwick Competitions

We have some very exciting giveaways in our January edition, worth over £669! Here’s what you could win… Closing date for entries: Friday, January 26, 2024 Cover with class The Access brand has been synonymous with quality cold frames for more than 60 years. Their sturdy framework is made from architectural aluminium and carries a 25-year guarantee. The unique sliding…

PRODUCT REVIEW: HANDY TOOLS (January 24)

18th December 2023 Tony Flanagan Best Buy, Reviews

BEST BUY DARLAC MINI SNIP WITH RUBBER GRIPS These Darlac Mini Snips have stainless steel blades for rust resistance and ergonomic handles with rubber grips. They also have single-handed locking mechanism which can be operated with either the left or right hand. Length of tool: 15cm (6in). GARDENING NATURALLYwww.gardening-naturally.comTEL: 01285 760505PRODUCT CODE: MS002PRICE: £9.99 KG VERDICTThese are an excellent pair…

Celebrity support for conservation of heritage veg

13th December 2023 Tony Flanagan Features, News

Gardening gurus Monty Don and Sue Kent, and gastronomic chef and food grower Raymond Blanc OBE, have shown support for a project to save historic and rare vegetables from being lost. The unique Heritage Seed Library, which is run by sustainable gardening charity Garden Organic, was set up in response to the growing number of vegetable varieties, grown by generations…

Jazz up your sprouts!

8th December 2023 Steve Ott Recipes

They don’t want, or need, to be soggy, tasteless or grey… liven up your Christmas dinner with this zingy recipe from the team at YesPeas! Peas And Brussels Sprouts With Hazelnut And Orange Glaze Ingredients 200g prepared Brussels sprouts 400g frozen peas 50g butter 50g hazelnuts, roughly chopped Zest and juice of one orange 1tsp sugar Sea salt and black…

How to get your Poinsettia to flower again next year

7th December 2023 Alex Bestwick News

The vibrant red poinsettia plant is a perfect addition to every family home at Christmas, complementing your seasonal decorations. But this beautiful plant does not have to be a one month wonder just for Christmas. You do not have to watch it wilt and die! Emma O’Neill, Head Gardener at national horticultural charity, Garden Organic, shares her top tips on…

How to make a Christmas wreath

6th December 2023 Arianne Davey Features

It has long been a tradition to hang wreaths on doors at Christmas and you can also add a few edible highlights which you may have grown on your plot. It can be great fun making your own Christmas wreaths and if you can gather a few friends or family together to join in and have a drink or two,…

Christmas Gift Guide 2023

4th December 2023 Alex Bestwick Advertising Features, Reviews

The run-up to Christmas can be an extremely trying time when you’re hunting for ideal gifts for your loved ones. So, we’ve made your life that bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic must-haves for gardeners… 2023 Grow Your Own Veggies Give the gift of indulging that ‘green’ thumb with this grow your…

Jobs for December

1st December 2023 Alex Bestwick Features

Ben Vanheems shares some essential tasks to carry out in your garden and allotment for December. SOW NOW Salad leaves and microgreens (indoors) PLANT NOW Garlic, rhubarb, soft and tree fruits HARVEST Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflowers, celeriac, celery, endive, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, kohl rabi, leeks, parsnips, swedes, winter radish, winter salad leaves Make more compost There’s something wonderful about…

Exclusive giveaways in the December edition

24th November 2023 Arianne Davey Competitions

Here are some exclusive Kitchen Garden giveaways for our December edition! Prizes total over £940, here’s what you could win this month… Give the gift of potting and planting! With impressive credentials gained from more than 260 years’ experience of designing and manufacturing high-quality garden hand tools, you can be sure that when you choose a Spear & Jackson gift,…