Features
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Blooms for cutting, cooking and critters
All flowers have a place in our hearts and on our plots but some have particular merit, as Emma Rawlings explains
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A glimpse into culinary luxury: Five most expensive fruit and vegetables
In the realm of gastronomy, rare and luxurious ingredients have always captivated our senses and fuelled our curiosity.
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Growing for Well-being Week
This week is National Well-being Week, celebrating horticultural therapy, nature connection and therapeutic conversations! The 2023 edition of the Growing for Well-being resource pack is now available. It has 48 pages of activities suitable for all ages. You can request…
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Why kale is king & how to grow it
If there had to be a choice between which brassicas to grow Emma Rawlings would choose kale every time. Here she explains why and gives tips on how to grow it.
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Kitchen gardens are a gardening priority this year says gardening expert, Huw Richards
Following the prolonged wet weather, over half of Brits (53 percent) said they will be focussing on ‘maintaining’ their garden this year, whilst 44 percent will plant and grow fruit and vegetables and 38 percent will be planting ‘low cost’…
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Book of the week: How to… Grow Your Own Veg
This week’s Kitchen Garden book pick teaches you all about growing your own veg at home.
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Must-have greenhouse features for a successful growing season
There are several integral features and accessories that play a key part in ensuring a successful growing season, such as shelving, shading and ventilation.
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Ones to watch in April
Our picks of some of the best gardening videos to watch on YouTube this month.
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Growing In Small Spaces: Hanging Gardens Of Plenty
Ben Vanheem offers more inspiration for great hanging pots and containers to grow fruit and veg.
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A guide to fruitful pollination
David Patch explains the botany behind fruit tree pollination and techniques for success
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Installing a water butt in your garden
Last year we saw the driest summer on record, which led to hosepipe bans in large parts of the country. With April showers on the way, now may be a good time to install a water butt.
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Recycle coffee cups, egg cartons and lots more, in your vegetable garden!
On Saturday it was Global Recycling Day, a day which aims to recognise and raise awareness of the importance of recycling and encourage people to take action to reduce waste and protect the environment.
