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Lace up for nature!
The Wildlife Trusts are challenging nature lovers to join the Big Wild Walk this October and raise money to help protect Britain’s wild places. Funds raised will contribute towards The Wildlife Trusts’ goal of protecting and connecting 30% of…
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The Cold of Winter
By KG reader, Peter Dean In winter it is especially important for gardeners to look after birds and other wildlife. When temperatures fall to single Celsius figures wildlife is more vulnerable. They need extra food to survive.Article continues below… Advert…
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November issue now on sale!
In the November issue, you’ll find: Veg growing expert Martin Fish reveals his favourite varieties of garlic and how to grow them; Stephanie Hafferty celebrates autumn by making leafmould and harvesting late crops; and Ecologist Becky Searle brings you the…
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Public urged to defend nature against new policies threat
The Wildlife Trusts are asking their members, supporters and the wider public to defend nature by contacting MPs and local councillors – both online and in person – to voice concerns over new Government proposals. Over the last few days,…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: COMPOST BINS (NOVEMBER 22)
Making your own compost is not difficult and there are a range of bins and accessories to help you on your way BEST BUYArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy more Kitchen Garden Magazine reading every month. Click here to subscribe &…
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Miniature potager garden wins Silver
A miniature potager garden containing vegetables, herbs, flowers and many inspiring ideas for tiny gardens and young gardeners – was awarded a Silver Gilt at the Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair. The Family Potager Garden, created by Garden Organic’s Head Gardener,…
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No Dig Day – Celebrate the joy of no dig
As more people turn to growing their own veg, the world’s leading proponent of no dig gardening, Charles Dowding, has announced the launch of No Dig Day to be held for the first time on 3 November 2022. The event,…
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Gardeners challenged to take 5 simple steps during Organic September
The nation’s gardeners are being challenged to make their gardens a welcoming haven for wildlife during Organic September and to adopt organic growing methods to help protect our planet now and in the future. Gardening experts at horticultural charity, Garden…
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GARDEN ORGANIC WELCOMES GOVERNMENT PEAT BAN
There’s been a step forward in Garden Organic’s long running campaign against the use of peat in gardening with the announcement that DEFRA will ban the sale of peat to amateur gardeners by 2024. But the charity, which is dedicated…
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PEAT BAN FOR 2024
All sales of peat to amateur gardeners in England will be banned by 2024, the government has announced today (Saturday 27th August, 2022). Peatlands are the UK’s largest carbon store but only approximately 13% of our peatlands are in a…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: PRUNING TOOLS (OCTOBER 22)
Keeping your plants and trees trim and proper is easy when you have the right tools. Here’s a selection for different pruning tasks we have been putting to good use this month BEST BUY TELESCOPIC BYPASS LOPPERSArticle continues below… Advert…
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October issue now on sale!
In the October issue you’ll find: Garden writer Sally Clifford meets chrysanthemum grower and exhibitor, Eric Kendall; and thrifty gardener Joyce Russell looks at some cheap options for home-made crop covers.
