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Will your bonfire be wildlife friendly?
It’s set to be a record year for back garden bonfire celebrations on 5th November, with households determined to keep the Guy Fawkes bonfire night festivities alive. Though with the spike in DIY bonfires in gardens across the UK, wildlife…
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In a ‘tricky’ year, ‘treat’ yourself!
The National Trust is urging people to seek inspiration from nature for displays and get creative in their pumpkin carving to bring others joy this Halloween. Waste from Halloween was estimated at the equivalent of 83m plastic bottles in throwaway…
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Indoor plants can boost mental wellbeing
The mental health benefits of gardening were well demonstrated during the national lockdown when many couch potatoes turned into avid amateur gardeners. Now the days are getting shorter and crisper you may not want to spend as much time outdoors…
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The RSPB’s guide to a greener Christmas!
Looking to have an eco-friendly Christmas? We’ve got everything you need here, all wrapped up in a green sustainable bow! Decking the halls with nature-friendly decorationsEvery year in the UK hundreds of thousands of tonnes of waste from packaging gets…
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Podcast 88: we answer your questions
In this episode of the podcast, the topics are in your hands as today we’re answering your questions! Join Steve, Emma and Tony as we dive into everything from apple scab to splitting rhubarb. Listen on the player below or…
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From Liverpool to Cornwall – rich harvest for national wildflower centre
The National Wildflower Centre is deepening its roots in Liverpool, teaming up with young environmentalists to transform green spaces into vibrant meadows across the city After the centre’s HQ in Knowsley, five miles from Liverpool city centre, closed in January 2017, the…
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The nation is taking on the pandemic – one mile at a time
Five nations have teamed up to inspire rural communities to take to the countryside to help improve their mental health. Launching today (12 October) to coincide with #AgMentalHealthWeek, the challenge, #Run1000, is calling on people to sign up to be…
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Great Gazebos for Garden Cover
Gazebos are the perfect, versatile outdoor living piece for special occasions or for everyday use. With pop-up’s and permanent options available, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to picking the right gazebo to enhance you’re garden space.
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November issue out now!
The days are getting shorter, so snuggle up indoors with your copy of KG and catch up with the latest news from the plot… that’s if you’ve done all your outdoor jobs, of course! With autumn in full swing you…
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VIDEO: September Plot Update | Steve’s Plot Diaries
Kitchen Garden editor Steve Ott takes you on a tour of the KG greenhouse, polytunnel and mini plot to bring you up to speed on what has been happening and what his plans are for the garden through the autumn…
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Podcast 87: Bring home the harvest
Hopefully the growing season blessed you with a weighty harvest. The priority now is to ensure none of it’s wasted. Benedict Vanheems has some tips on how to safely store your hard-won produce for longer. (Read by Rachel Atkins, written…
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VISIT THE FIRST BEDWORTH SEED SWAP
The first Bedworth Seed Swap will take place between 11.00am-2.00pm, on Saturday 13th February 2021, at St Giles Church, Ash Green, Near Coventry. The event will be a dedicated opportunity for local growers and gardening enthusiasts to come together and…
