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Podcast 89: Making a case for nuts
Planting a nut tree in your garden may not be your first choice, but are you overlooking something? Sue Stickland visits a nut grower in Devon and is impressed by the attractiveness of nut trees and how easy they are…
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December issue out now!
Before we’ve had time to tidy the potting shed and give the lawn a final cut… it’s almost the end of the year! But never fear, KG is here to see you through the winter months. Editor Steve Ott (pictured…
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GREENHOUSE HEATING
This month the KG team have been trying out a number of greenhouse heaters. Here are their Best Buy and Top Picks BEST BUYGREENHOUSE FAN HEATER Article continues below… Advert Enjoy more Kitchen Garden Magazine reading every month. Click here…
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Will your bonfire be wildlife friendly?
It’s set to be a record year for back garden bonfire celebrations on 5th November, with households determined to keep the Guy Fawkes bonfire night festivities alive. Though with the spike in DIY bonfires in gardens across the UK, wildlife…
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In a ‘tricky’ year, ‘treat’ yourself!
The National Trust is urging people to seek inspiration from nature for displays and get creative in their pumpkin carving to bring others joy this Halloween. Waste from Halloween was estimated at the equivalent of 83m plastic bottles in throwaway…
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Indoor plants can boost mental wellbeing
The mental health benefits of gardening were well demonstrated during the national lockdown when many couch potatoes turned into avid amateur gardeners. Now the days are getting shorter and crisper you may not want to spend as much time outdoors…
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The RSPB’s guide to a greener Christmas!
Looking to have an eco-friendly Christmas? We’ve got everything you need here, all wrapped up in a green sustainable bow! Decking the halls with nature-friendly decorationsEvery year in the UK hundreds of thousands of tonnes of waste from packaging gets…
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Podcast 88: we answer your questions
In this episode of the podcast, the topics are in your hands as today we’re answering your questions! Join Steve, Emma and Tony as we dive into everything from apple scab to splitting rhubarb. Listen on the player below or…
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From Liverpool to Cornwall – rich harvest for national wildflower centre
The National Wildflower Centre is deepening its roots in Liverpool, teaming up with young environmentalists to transform green spaces into vibrant meadows across the city After the centre’s HQ in Knowsley, five miles from Liverpool city centre, closed in January 2017, the…
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The nation is taking on the pandemic – one mile at a time
Five nations have teamed up to inspire rural communities to take to the countryside to help improve their mental health. Launching today (12 October) to coincide with #AgMentalHealthWeek, the challenge, #Run1000, is calling on people to sign up to be…
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Great Gazebos for Garden Cover
Gazebos are the perfect, versatile outdoor living piece for special occasions or for everyday use. With pop-up’s and permanent options available, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to picking the right gazebo to enhance you’re garden space.
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November issue out now!
The days are getting shorter, so snuggle up indoors with your copy of KG and catch up with the latest news from the plot… that’s if you’ve done all your outdoor jobs, of course! With autumn in full swing you…
