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Smashing pumpkins!
Some varieties, such as ‘Invincible’, offer a change from the ordinary. ‘Invincible’ keeps really well - until the following March
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As I write this we are still well and truly locked
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IN THE GREENHOUSE
■ Harvest early planted veg such as potatoes, French
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GET GROWING
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Try pest control, the natural way
Rob Smith prefers to control pests organically rather than using chemicals. This month he outlines some of the methods he has found effective
ONE TO TRY Feel the pressure
A pressure washer is a versatile piece of equipment to have on hand, says Tony Flanagan. This month he’s been giving the Husqvarna 235R a trial run
KAREN’S ONLINE ESCAPADE
This month we chat to Karen Baron, better known to her many followers as Instagram gardener welliesandwaffles, about her love for growing fruit and veg in her garden in the heart of Lancashire
A taste of the east
Once on the fringes, oriental vegetables are now mainstream and one versatile veg in particular can be found in supermarkets all over the UK. KG editor Steve Ott extols the many virtues of pak choi
Get going with first-time growing
One of the consequences of the Covid-19 crisis is that it has created a lot of interest in people growing their own vegetables - seed companies and online gardening suppliers have been inundated. This month Tony Flanagan offers the following start-up guide for first-time growers
HERB OF THE MONTH …Coriander
This unique-tasting herb is in the same family as parsley and they do look very similar. It is relatively easy to grow and the leaves and seeds are used in cooking.
IT’S ALL GO!
It’s July. Stephanie Hafferty is busy harvesting potatoes, planting brassicas and making a lemon verbena infused liqueur, yet still managing to enjoy some sun and relaxation
MAKE A SPLASH with blooms you can munch
Edible flowers are very on trend, but are they simply an adornment or can they add flavour as well as colour to a dish? KG editor Steve Ott investigates
GARDENING FOR MIND & BODY
National Growing for Wellbeing Week takes place annually during the first week of June (this year June 1-7). Founder Annabelle Padwick explains why it is so important
Take a chance on SWEDES
Swedes may not be the prettiest veg on the plot, but they will help to keep the family fed through the coldest winters. KG editor Steve Ott offers his top tips for success
NOW FOR SOMETHING completely different!
Kiwi fruit are a common sight in our shops, but less so in our gardens. Yet this vigorous and productive fence-filler is also attractive enough for any ornamental display, as fruit expert David Patch explains
PREVENTING ACCIDENTS IN THE GARDEN
Gardening does have its dangers if we are not mindful of the technique and tools we use. Emma Rawlings looks at how to stay safe on your plot
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Donna Martin from Cambridgeshire fell in love with gardening from an early age and now has 500 square metres of allotment area in Cambridgeshire to keep her busy
GARDENING FACT OR FICTION?
Dr Fay Edwards is an academic who takes complex research on horticultural topics and extracts practical advice for home gardeners. Here she looks at some popular gardening theories and reveals which are true and which are ‘fake news’
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With sweet pepper, cucumber and tomato on the menu, this month Anna Cairns Pettigrew serves up some succulent, tasty and nutritious dishes for your delectation
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