PassionatePlotter Competition 2017

WELCOME

Although there is plenty to do in the garden this month

JOBS FOR THE MONTH

TASKS FOR YOUR VEGETABLE PATCH IN JULY BY MARTIN FISH

ON THE VEG PATCH

Broad beans are in full swing now and the crop will

INTHE GREENHOUSE

■ Start sowing for winter crops this month. More can

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ALL THE LATEST NEWS, PRODUCTS & FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF KITCHEN GARDENING

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QUESTION TIME

GOT A FRUIT OR VEG PROBLEM? ASK KG FOR HELP

ON THE PLOT WITH THE THREE MUDKETEERS

The KG team offer chat, tips and gardening gossip

GROWING ONLINE

WE DIG INTO THE WORLD WIDE WEB TO HARVEST GREAT WEBSITES, BLOGS & TWEETS

The POWER of yellow

Despite some initial reservations, allotment champion Steve Neal recounts the success of opening up an allotment site in Somerset to the National Garden Scheme

BEE THANKFUL FOR BORAGE

Familiar to many, this fast-growing plant with the pretty blue flowers has hidden talents that deserve to be more widely exploited, as KG editor, Steve Ott, explains

A VEG for all REASONS

Loking for something bulletproof to grow in a tricky spot? Organic veg expert Sally Cunningham suggests sea kale as the one to try

Hassle-free freezer fillers Go HERITAGE FOR BEANS

Beans have been a staple crop for thousands of years, helping to shape our civilisation. They remain as important as ever and here heritage veg expert Rob Smith reveals his favourite tried and trusted dwarf and climbing French varieties

Eat your way to a healthy weight

This month nutritionist Susie Kearley highlights the health benefits of the French bean

FROM PATIO TO BARBECUE

You don’t need a big garden to grow useful amounts of veg, especially for those wonderful summer barbecues, as KG editor Steve Ott explains

GARDEN STORE

OUR ROUNDUP OF THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR KITCHEN GARDENERS

FRUIT AT AGLANCE: MELONS

For sweetness and sheer aroma, melons are hard to beat and though they do need a bit of attention, this end-of-summer beauty is well worth the effort, says Tony Flanagan

COOL IT!

The peak of a hot, sticky summer can be a stressful time for greenhouse andpolytunnel crops. Maintaining a healthy growing environment is essential to keep undercover fruits and vegetables in prime condition, says Benedict Vanheems. Good ventilation, shading and ample moisture means happy, healthy plants

TAP INTO LIQUID FEEDS

This month Joyce Russell shows just how easy and cost effective it is to set up liquid feeds for your fruit and veg

PRUNING STONE FRUIT

Professional nurseryman David Patch highlights the principles which underlie the pruning of stone fruit trees and how to put these into practice

ENJOY THE HERBAL HARVEST

July is the key month for harvesting, preserving and propagating your herbs and there are plenty of options, says Gaby Bartai

LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE WITH THESE LANTERNLOVELIES

Small in size but big on flavour, Cape gooseberries and tomatillos are easy to grow, bringing a unique tang and tartness to the kitchen table, says Sue Stickland

WEEDKILLERS

Weeds are a perennial problem (pardon the pun!), especially those that encroach on the borders of your plot or spring up from nowhere on your paths, patios and driveways. So here is a selection of weedkillers the KG team put to the test this month

Make a LADDER SHELF

Looking for something both attractive and space saving to house your plants? Why not make a ladder shelf? The sky’s the limit, says Martin Fish

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Cooking up a BARBECUE FEAST

This month Anna Pettigrew has some tasty treats for your al fresco dining – using mixed herbs, red onions and tomato

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Susie Kearley investigates plastics in our cuppa and our compost