Kitchen Garden Magazine | November 2025
Welcome to the November 2025 issue of Kitchen Garden Magazine!
As autumn settles in, the pace on the plot slows but the satisfaction grows. There’s something deeply rewarding about this stage of the year – when the harvests are gathered, the jars are cooling, and we finally have time to look back at what
worked and what didn’t.
This month’s issue is full of ways to make the most of that pause. Martin Fish explains how to plant new soft fruit bushes
for next summer’s harvest, while Rob Smith turns his attention to how to enjoy apples year-round, David Patch explains hazels, and Ben Vanheems helps you plan next year’s sowing list with confidence.
If you’re still harvesting, don’t miss our feature on pickling and
fermenting your gluts – it’s a brilliant way to capture the flavours of the season and fill your shelves with jars of colour and crunch.
Anton Rogers from Garden Organic offers advice on helping wildlife through the colder months, while Daniel Heighes takes us behind the walls of the historic Hampton Court kitchen garden for late-season inspiration.
I really enjoyed testing the Hori Horis this month – it’s an invaluable tool that will be getting a lot of use from me! If you’re thinking of giving someone a KG subscription for Christmas, it’s worth knowing there are a few options. Both
subscription routes save you money on the cover price, but the seed bundles vary. The magazine offer gives you the most packets overall – up to 10! – while the website option is the lowest price and comes with three packets.
The newsstand edition, sold at the cover price, includes six packets with each issue. And of course, a subscription means it’s delivered straight to your door each month – no queues, no missed copies, and the perfect gift for any gardener (yourself included!)
Enjoy the calm, the colours and the satisfaction of a year well
grown – and here’s to a bright start for the season ahead.
Rachel (editor)
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Kitchen Garden Magazine November 2025.