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Community garden saved from development
In a welcome piece of good news on the community gardening front, the Scottish Government has blocked plans for a housing development in Glasgow, saving North Kelvin Meadow for the community. In 2008 a community group was formed to clean…
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Get set for the count
This year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch takes place from January 28 to 30 – and everyone who registers to take part before January 30 will get £5 off their next order from the RSPB shop, plus free delivery. You’ll also…
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Preventative measures against Avian Flu
The Government’s Chief Veterinary Officer has declared a Prevention Zone for poultry and captive birds The Government’s Chief Veterinary Officer has declared a Prevention Zone introducing enhanced biosecurity requirements for poultry and captive birds in England, Scotland and Wales, designed…
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Crop counsel
from our little fruit and veg community packed with goodness and wisdom Ollie Onion says: “Don’t cry over past mistakes. Embrace all your layers, the good, the bad and the ugly”
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Schools celebrate food-growing success
From strawberry jam to tomato ketchup to winter salad bags: young entrepreneurs from ten London schools showcased their produce at City Hall on October 13. They represented the increasing number of London pupils who are experiencing the benefits of food-growing…
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‘Garden & Harvest Festival’ A Brand-New Gardening Event for Autumn 2017
Toby Buckland’s New ‘Garden & Harvest Festival’ Comes to Forde Abbey in Somerset There’s an exciting new date on the gardening calendar – Toby’s Garden Festivals have teamed up with Forde Abbey in Somerset to create a brand-new annual event,…
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Britain’s wildlife in crisis, says new report
It’s not too late to save UK nature, but we must act now, says the coalition of wildlife and research organisations behind the State of Nature 2016 report, which was published last month. Following on from the groundbreaking State of…
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Digging Deeper Into The World Of Giant Vegetables
Sun Leisure, are fascinated with the weird and wonderful world of growing giant veg and produced this infographic… With the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show just around the corner, that means gardeners from around the globe will be going head to…
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Download your free issue
Click here to try a free enhanced digital issue of Kitchen Garden We know you like to read on the go, which is why we’ve given our digital magazine a complete refresh. Fully redesigned so it’s easier to read on…
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Organic September
Soil Association launches top food swaps for Organic September Organic September, the UK’s biggest and best celebration of all things organic, is now upon us. Today, 1 September 2016, the Soil Association reveals ‘top food swaps’ people can make to…
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Urban food for thought
Each issue of London Essays, which is available free online, focuses on a single theme, and this time it’s London’s food scene. The latest issue of London Essays includes an inspiring piece about Capital Growth, the London food-growing network, which…
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Eat veg until you’re happy
We all know that eating more fruit and veg makes you healthier – but there’s now evidence that it also makes you happier. A new Australian study has found that people who switched from eating almost no fruit and vegetables…
