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What’s in a hoe?
In addition to Dutch hoes, there are plenty of other types on the market but which one is best for you? SpeedhoePersonally, I think it’s hard to beat a Dutch hoe for weeding, especially between rows. A lot depends on…
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Why chives?
Chives are not only great in the kitchen but they’re a truly beautiful herb when left to flower I do get impatient waiting for spring onions to mature so I tend to use chives in salads instead. They’re easy to…
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From the Forum… Pots or beds?
The Kitchen Garden Forum is a fun, thriving community of people like you. Each week we highlight a thread for further discussion. Forum member Geoff asks: Do you think Peppers, Chillis and Aubergines do better in a greenhouse/polytunnel bed or in…
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Asparagus and Wild Garlic Frittata
As British asparagus season dawns, Lucy Burton shares her recipe for frittata success, and a quick and easy lunch to boot Delicate asparagus, in its luscious green glory, likes to keep us guessing. Unlike the more reliable staples of the…
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Rhubarb and Spelt Upside Down Cake
Most gardeners will be well-acquainted with summery wild rhubarb, but pretty pink forced rhubarb is in season and perfect for winter baking In the UK, rhubarb celebrates two seasons. In summer, the sturdy, leafy and wild variety blooms; to the…
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Visit the forum now!
Seasonal tips, deadly diseases, recipes and plenty more – come and join in the Kitchen Garden forum for free now! Whatever it is you’re after, the Kitchen Garden forum is buzzing with activity, chatter and advice from our wider community…
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Real Men Sow (and write about it)
Blog reveals veggy goings on in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex If you could use some inspiration for the coming season, take a look at Real Men Sow, ‘a cheery allotment blog’ chronicling author Jono’s adventures in veg growing. “Taking on an allotment…
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Cherry Blossom Ice Cream
There are few sights more cheering than the first blossom of Spring. Lucy Burton shares her tips for baking with these delicate flowers March brings with it the start of Spring, the end of Lent, and a glimmer of warmer…
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Unusual veg you can grow in your allotment
While growing the tried-and-tested fruit and vegetables on your allotment can be a rewarding experience, many gardeners want to branch out.. While growing the tried-and-tested fruit and vegetables on your allotment can be a rewarding experience, many gardeners want to…
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mudandgluts – first post of 2016
So here we go again, another shiny new year! To mark the occasion my propagator is back on the kitchen windowsill from its short holiday under the bed, stuffed with onions, cerinthe and a third of my sweet peas. Unfortunately…
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Planning your allotment year
December and January is a good time to plan your vegetable growing or allotmenteering for the season ahead… There is plenty to think about including crop rotation, which crops you would like to grow, preparation of the soil, and ordering…
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From the forum… Pale carrots
The Kitchen Garden Forum is a fun, thriving community of people like you. Each week we highlight a thread for further discussion. Forum user Monika asks: I know there are some very pale varieties of carrots but some of our carrots…
