The latest tips, guides, features & news from the UK’s number 1 grow your own magazine.
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Brits urged to ‘grow wild’ for International Biodiversity Day (22 May)
New research published today (21 May) points to a growing disconnect between people and wildlife, despite many in the UK claiming they feel closer to nature following a year of lockdown. A survey commissioned by Jordans Cereals has found that…
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LET’S ALL CELEBRATE WORLD BEE DAY
Today (May 20) is World Bee Day. How will you be celebrating? Why not resolve to set aside a part of your garden for bees or to leave a small part of the lawn un-mown for wild flowers to thrive?…
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Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens Announces Live Summer Events and Enchanted Woodland Trail
Visitors to Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens near Horsham West Sussex can enjoy a summer afternoon of live music, spectacular aerial performances, street theatre, a funfair and food and drink, says estate manager Adam Streeter, and explore a mile-long trail that…
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Episode 100 – The Last 100 Years in Gardening with special guests Terry Walton and Gerald Stratford
It’s a big milestone episode this week as we hit our 100th podcast!
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Why courgettes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow
If you’re new to growing veg, courgettes may look like they could be a difficult crop to grow. The truth is, says Tony Flanagan, they’re one of the easiest and (be warned!) one of the most prolific.
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NATURE ON YOUR DOORSTEP!
The RSPB has launched Nature on Your Doorstep, a project designed to inspire and advise everyone on how to turn their outdoor spaces into havens for wildlife – whether it be a garden, balcony, yard, or community green space. This…
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Survey the UK’s mammals from your garden this year
Public urged to build on positive relationship with nature made during Covid lockdowns For the first time, wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is running its Living with Mammals survey throughout all of 2021, starting this week. PTES…
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Funding for green social prescribing helps communities recover from COVID-19
At least 7,500 people will be connected to nature for their health and wellbeing, thanks to 10 innovative green social prescribing projects across the country, funded by cross-partnership Thriving Communities Fund. These projects will seek to unlock the potential of…
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How to grow great cauliflowers
Cauliflower has a reputation for being a tricky plant to grow but with careful preparation and a little TLC, says Rob Smith, you can be assured of a good crop.
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Q&A… On Sowing Seeds
Here are some common questions we get asked about sowing seeds.
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Flamin’ June issue out now!
The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are fast approaching, when the sun reaches its zenith and the days are at their longest. Kitchen Garden magazine looks ahead to great times outdoors on the plot. KG editor Steve Ott, pictured…
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Podcast 99 – An Interview with Frances Tophill
Frances Tophill is a British horticulturist known for appearing on the BBC’s Gardeners’ World and as a host on ITV’s Love Your Garden. She is also a published author with excellent works such as The First-Time Gardener, Container Gardener and…
