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27th September 2019 Tony Flanagan Advertising Features, Reviews

Here are a selection of pruning saws and more for November, tried and tested BEST BUY PRUNING SAW & HOLSTER This saw has triple ground teeth, a non-stick blade and an easy grip, non-slip rubber handle. It comes with a holster, which can be fitted to a belt if required. Blade length: 25cm (9¾in) and comes with a 10-year guarantee.…

Video: Tried and Tested – Garden Scissors

12th November 2018 Steve Ott Reviews, Video

This month the team are testing a range of garden scissors! This month’s product review features three different pairs of garden scissors. For each pair, the team demonstrate their purpose and say whether or not they’re worth buying. To see more videos, why not subscribe to the Kitchen Garden YouTube Channel at the link below.…

Podcast 14: A taste of sunshine with Heritage tomatoes

9th February 2017 Rachel Atkins Podcast

The Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast is here, packed full of hints, tips and advice from the team. The tomato has become one of our most popular fruits to grow but it is easy to stick to the tried and tested. This episode, Rachel Atkins reads Rob Smith’s feature, which challenges us to try out some of his favourite heritage varieties.…

Cherry, Apricot and Honey Cake

7th August 2016 Steve Ott Blog, Recipes

As stone fruits near the end of their season, Lucy Burton shares her honey cake recipe, which is the perfect base for any soft fruit topping During the summer months, many growers find themselves with a bounty of produce on their hands. While this is, of course, a good problem to have, it helps to have several tried and tested…

VIDEO: Testing Hoes

4th April 2016 Steve Ott Tips and Advice, Video

We’re all familiar with the Dutch hoe, but what other hoes are there on the market?…

Keep Nest Boxes Simple

2nd March 2016 Steve Ott News

Wildlife charity warns against novelty nest boxes for garden birds If you’re planning to put up a nest box in time for the bird breeding season, the RSPB has a message for you: please keep it simple. A basic wooden box is a much better bet than some of the novelty boxes currently on the market; the RSPB has spotted…