The latest tips, guides, features & news from the UK’s number 1 grow your own magazine.
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Charity welcomes ban on toxic chemical to keep slugs at bay
Campaigners at a horticultural charity are welcoming the ‘long overdue’ ban on the use of metaldehyde, a harmful pesticide used to kill slugs, which comes into force on 31st March 2022. Garden Organic, a charity which promotes the benefits of…
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Composting with worms
Worms are one of nature’s wonders and can make fantastic compost too. In this extract from his recent book on composting, Nicky Scott offers this practical guide. Worms are a natural part of the composting process, invading heaps after all…
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Podcast 117: An Interview with Joe Swift
In this episode, we’re joined by garden designer, author, and TV presenter, Joe Swift. Joe is a regular presenter on BBC Gardeners’ World and the BBC’s coverage of many of the RHS flower shows. Recently Joe has written a series…
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Next stop – wildlife recovery!
RSPB partners with South Western Railway Key railway stations will be transformed into hubs for wildlife thanks to an exciting new partnership between the RSPB and South Western Railway (SWR). Through steps such as planting wildflowers, cutting holes in fences…
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One million FREE seed balls for UK school children
Pollinator friendly company Seedball is working with the BBC to deliver one million seed balls to school children as part of ‘The Green Planet’ TV series. Teachers can apply for a free pack of ‘Green Planets’ to help re-wild schools…
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TV show seeks sheds with star quality
Is your shed filled with vintage vehicles and motoring memorabilia ripe for rescuing? If it is, the producers of popular TV show Shed & Buried would like to hear from you, because they are currently filming a new series, due…
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Workshops launch for green-fingered learners
An exciting new prospectus of in-person workshops and online courses has been announced by a charity on a mission to encourage more climate-conscious gardeners to adopt organic principles in their home gardens. Horticultural charity, Garden Organic, is encouraging beginners and…
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Podcast 116: Jobs for February
Steve, Emma and Tony gather to discuss all the jobs you could be doing on your plot during February! Listen to the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast now by searching for us on your favourite podcast app, using the following links…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: ESSENTIAL TOOLS (APRIL 22)
Starting out or in need of replacements? Essential starter tools for your plot or garden, tried and test this month BEST BUYTRADITIONAL STAINLESS DIGGING FORK This traditional digging fork has a mirror polished stainless steel head with four tines .…
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APRIL ISSUE NOW ON SALE!
We begin sowing with the April issue of Kitchen Garden, now on sale and full of great growing ideas for the forthcoming Spring season.
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Seminar Series draws ‘gardening for wellbeing’ experts from around the world
Everyone involved in gardening for wellbeing will be delighted to learn about the 2nd online Seminar Series coming to their screens from Therapeutic Gardening Charity, Trellis. The event, which takes place from the 7-11th March this year, will bring together…
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Five ways to protect your garden from wind damage
Strong winds and storms can be a gardener’s worst nightmare but there are some things you can do to protect your plants from bad weather according to horticultural charity Garden Organic. It’s 35 years since 15 million trees were estimated…
