Tips and Advice
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5 ways to prepare your garden before going on holiday
It can be hard to leave your garden when all those spring-sown goodies need your attention. But as KG editor Steve Ott shows, it is possible to have a holiday and come back to a thriving garden
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What is pinching out plants – and should I do it?
Sometimes plants benefit from having their growing tips removed, as Becky Searle explains.
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Build your own propagating equipment: how to protect seedlings on a budget
Stephanie Hafferty offers some money-saving ideas to keep seedlings warm and make sure they have adequate light.
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The 10 easy things you can do for success sowing in containers
Here are a few simple ideas to help you when starting seeds in pots and trays.
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Why is frost important in gardening?
The sight of frost may send a shiver down our spines on a chilly winter morning but its many benefits should not be overlooked, as Becky Searle explains
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What kind of twine should I use for gardening?
Good garden twine is an important accessory which can be used for all sorts of tasks. But with different options available, what is the best gardening twine?
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Go Green on Blue Monday: 5 things to do in nature today
Whether its a walk or some gardening, we believe that the best way to combat the blues is to go green.
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How to make your own peat-free potting compost
Emma Rawlings looks at some ingredients and recipes for making your own peat-free potting compost, both for seeds and potting on.
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How to grow your own plant-based protein this Veganuary
Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or just trying to cut down your meat and dairy intake, how about growing your own plant-based protein?
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What to do with your tree after Christmas
Tradition has it that we take our Christmas tree down on Twelfth Night (12 nights after Christmas Day), which is either the 5th or 6th January, depending if you’re counting Christmas Day or Boxing Day as night one. But regardless…
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How to grow peas and beans for drying
Green beans and peas are a national favourite, yet relatively few UK gardeners grow them for drying. KG editor Steve Ott offers some advice on growing and storing these nutritious crops.
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Four options for storing and preserving produce
Kitchen Garden editor Steve Ott shares simple ways to store produce through the winter to save money, brighten your diet or provide homemade luxuries and gifts.
