The latest tips, guides, features & news from the UK’s number 1 grow your own magazine.
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Podcast 134: Barnsdale Gardens, proud to be peat-free
KG editor Steve Ott chats to Nick Hamilton about the organic pest control methods the gardeners use at Barnsdale and picks up some fascinating insights.
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Greek Apple Cake
Greek apple cake, or milopita, is a delicious cake, perfect served with a cup of tea and is often enjoyed at breakfast in Greece.
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Garden Organic Awarded Coveted Title of National Plant Collection for Comfrey
The guardianship of the National Plant Collection for Symphytum (comfrey), has been awarded to sustainable growing charity Garden Organic by Plant Heritage. This is a glowing accolade for the charity’s work documenting, developing and preserving a comprehensive collection at…
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Storm Babet’s causes widespread damage to landscapes, gardens and properties says NT
Storm Babet’s widespread damage a taste of things to come, says National Trust Storm Babet has left a trail of destruction across landscapes, houses and gardens cared for by the National Trust, throughout the spine of England. The persistent rain…
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November 2023
In the November issue you’ll find: KG’s Tony Flanagan reveals some of the best new tomato varieties for you to try; cut your winter food bills with advice from top veg gardener, Rob Smith; and gardening expert Martin Fish reveals the secrets…
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Plant fruit trees this autumn! New partnership urges communities to dig in
Thousands of Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature pledged since June Communities are being encouraged to plant fruit trees and to revitalise community orchards by the Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature partnership. It is estimated that around 90% of…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: BIRD FEEDERS (Nov 23)
Give a thought to the birds this year with these bird feeders, from simple designs to an all-encompassing feeding station BEST BUYBIRD FEEDING STATION This feeding station comes with two seed, one nut and one fat ball feeders which can…
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Cutting edge science in project to save endangered bees
A remarkable project to protect a unique ‘hopping’ bee facing extinction, having declined in number by more than 50% over recent years, is underway in Yorkshire. The extraordinary collaboration between The Species Recovery Trust and Agritech innovators AgriSound is using…
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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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Video: What Are Our Top Tomatoes Of 2023?
We love tomatoes! But with some many varieties, it can be hard to know which ones to grow! Here are Steve, Emma and Tony to share their top tom choices.
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October 2023
In the October issue you’ll find: KG’s Tony Flanagan puts a range of gardening gloves to work; win amazing prizes from Britain’s top names in gardening; and nature watcher Jack Edmonds turns the magnifying glass to focus on strangely beautiful shield…
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Michael’s Small But Mighty Plot | Plotter of the Month September 2023
Michael has proved that even in smaller spaces you can adapt and grow great vegetables, which is why he’s one of our Plotters of the Month for 2023.
