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Spring is in the air, so lets start a new plot
So you want to start growing veg or expand an area you already have but you’ve no idea where to start. Or are you about to take on an overgrown allotment? Emma Rawlings offers some tips. Starting to grow your…
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28 reasons to feel fab in February!
We turned February into Fabruary over on the Kitchen Garden social media, with a new reason to feel fab every day. Here are all 28 to look back on whenever you need a pick-me-up.
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Get growing in your greenhouse this month
A greenhouse is great for getting a head start on growing fruit, veg and ornamentals before the season is in full swing.
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Get your garden climate-ready
*Picture: Copyright_ShaunFellows_SHINE-PIX-LTD-2. Gardeners wanting to create an eco-friendly garden can now take a tour of a unique organic demonstration and learning garden. Environmental gardening charity Garden Organic showcases how easy it is to create a sustainable garden at this pioneering…
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How to avoid a plant-astrophe!
A plague on all our plants? Hopefully not, says David Patch, who this month offers some sound advice on how to keep our precious fruit crops free of pests and diseases.
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British birds in crisis
*Main picture credit: Shaun Fellows at Shine Pix ltd The number of British birds in our towns, cities and countryside is declining at a worrying rate – and we need to do more to support them to avoid a crisis…
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Benefits of community gardening
There are many benefits to community gardening and creating your own vegetable garden, whether it’s greening a local area, starting a food growing project or conserving an area for wildlife, it can be beneficial to both people and places.
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Companion Planting: Growing together in perfect harmony
Companion planting is one of those ideas that is loved by some gardeners but disputed by others. Organic gardening expert Becky Searle cuts through the confusion to bring you the facts.
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What to cook with leafy greens
Looking for inspiration of what to cook with your leafy greens? We’ve collected together some delicious recipes for you to try out…
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How to clean your greenhouse ready for spring
It’s never too early for a bit of spring cleaning, and in fact now is the perfect time to give your greenhouse a good clean before sowing begins in earnest in the coming weeks.
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ALAN TITCHMARSH JOINS IN THE BATTLE TO SAVE THE RED SQUIRREL
To mark Red Squirrel Appreciation Day (21 January) the Red Squirrel Survival Trust has announced that Alan Titchmarsh has joined their battle to save one of our most endangered species. A method of fertility control that will significantly reduce Britain’s…
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Protect your garden before, during and after flooding
Gardeners need to adapt their gardening practices to cope with changing weather conditions caused by climate change, says a national organic gardening charity. Garden Organic, the charity helping gardeners grow in a more environmentally sustainable way, is sharing essential tips…
