Kale, tomato & courgette bake

Recipes
Anna Pettigrew shares the recipe for a tasty, warming dinner time treat. I like serving this juicy dish with rice, but you can serve it with potatoes or pasta instead if you prefer. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 10 minutes Can be frozen Ingredients 2 large red onions, chopped A big handful kale, chopped  5…
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Exclusive giveaways in the February edition of Kitchen Garden

Competitions
We have some exciting new giveaways for you in our February issue, worth over £2599! Here’s what you could win… Closing date: Friday, February 23, 2024 New seeds for your new season The 2024 Suttons catalogue offers the company’s trademark blend of irresistible new varieties alongside tried and tested favourites. Highlights among the vegetable introductions include tomato ‘Supersteak F1’, which…
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Top winter bird food tips

Features
As the ground freezes over, the RSPB (The UK’s largest nature conservation charity) is urging people everywhere to spare a thought for Britain’s feathered residents. From the iconic red-breasted robin to the spectacular dove, these fantastic creatures rely on our outdoor spaces for food and shelter — especially during colder months. During the colder months, birds need high-fat, high-energy foods…
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The World on Your Windowsill

News
The Royal Horticultural Society is inviting families to uncover the World on Your Windowsill this February half term, with a week of fun family activities at each of the five RHS Gardens. From designing your own pot, to interactive storytelling walks with Garden Detectives, or growing your own Marimo pet, creative half-term events at the gardens are jam-packed with gardening…
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Free trees courtesy of the Woodland Trust

FREE TREES FOR SCHOOLS

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Just days away from the application deadline closing, the Woodland Trust still has 300,000 trees up for grabs as part of its free trees scheme. Schools or community groups can get their hands on these trees which can bring huge benefits – from boosting nature, combating flooding, providing shelter and reducing pollution. Steve Shill, senior project lead in woodland creation…
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Jobs for January

Features
Ben Vanheems shares some essential tasks to carry out in your garden and allotment for January. SOW NOW Broad beans, cauliflowers, onions, pea shoots, radish PLANT NOW Garlic, soft and tree fruits HARVEST Chicory, celeriac, Brussels sprouts, winter cabbage, cauliflowers, Jerusalem artichokes, kale, leeks, parsnips, sprouting broccoli, swedes, winter radish, winter salad leaves Top Jobs for January Force rhubarb Pop…
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January 2024

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

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…
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