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ON THE VEG PATCH

TASKS FOR YOUR VEGETABLE PATCH IN AUGUST BY JOYCE RUSSELL

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FROM WEED TO FEED

KG reader Loris Goring outlines two methods he uses for turning weeds into valuable nutrients for the soil

ON THE PLOT WITH THE 3 Mudketeers

The KG team offer chat, tips and gardening gossip

Radishes to relish

The summer radish is firmly imprinted on our minds, says Rob Smith, but don’t neglect its winter cousin – milder, bigger and more varied than you might expect

Head-turning herbs

Herbs are often plonked here and there, wherever space allows, as a bit of an afterthought. But, as Benedict Vanheems argues, their well-heeled looks, seductive aroma and wildlife appeal should earn them prized position on our plots.

PICK A PEAK OF PERFECT PEPPERS

Whether you’re growing sweet peppers for the first time or are a seasoned devotee, avid grower Tony Flanagan has some top tips for you

Meet The Young Grower

This month we visit Ben Thornton, better known as YouTuber The Young Grower. Despite health problems Ben tends to plots in South Devon and at 25 is among a new generation of young gardeners taking up the trowel

ONE TO TRY Shear beauty

If you’re looking to trim the hedges in your garden or around your veg patch, here are two different products Tony Flanagan has been putting to the test

…AND ANOTHER The long and short of it

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SPEEDY PLOT & POT FILLERS TO SOW NOW

Wondering what to sow now, or maybe you fancy trying something different? KG editor Steve Ott offers some ideas for easy, nutritious crops you can start in July and August

Chervil

Chervil is a useful herb with fine, feathery leaves and subtle flavours, much loved by chefs. There is still plenty of time to sow some on your plot, says KG editor Steve Ott

Tomato talk

Stephanie Hafferty is tending to her tomatoes, with tips on preventing the risk of blight, growing new plants from pinched-out sideshoots and preserving her produce. She also shares a couple of mouthwatering recipes

BE WATER WISE

Keeping plants watered in the summer is a real labour of love for gardeners. Emma Rawlings suggests some techniques and equipment that can save you time and water

Captivating calendula

With its vibrant colours and shades, its edible flowers, its merits as a pest repellent and its medicinal properties, what’s not to love about the cheerful calendula? Annabelle Padwick discovers more

TOUGH BUT TENDER

Hardy lettuce offer the prospect of delicious and healthy pickings in the depths of winter and now is the time to get sowing, says KG editor Steve Ott

Go cordon

If you want to grow pome fruit (apples and pears and quince principally) but need to make the best use of limited space, cordons are the answer, says David Patch

BARBECUE BEAUTIES

We all love a barbecue and while we may not be able to get together with friends and family in quite the same way this summer, there is something special about eating al fresco using our home-grown produce, says KG editor, Steve Ott

Happiness is… an allotment

Shannon Keary from Devon loves allotmenteering so much she has upgraded from a small plot to a larger 10x18m allotment and is in the process of expanding the range of things she is growing, including cut flowers, a bigger picnic area, a mud kitchen and a wildlife area

HOSES AND SPRAY GUNS

Watering is one of summer’s essential gardening tasks and a good hose and spray gun make the whole process so much easier. Take a look at the products the KG team have been trying out this month

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GORGE – OUS AUGUST!

There’s so much lovely fruit and veg to gather in August, so here are some super dishes to whet your appetite, says Anna Cairns Pettigrew, featuring blackcurrant, sugar snap peas and green beans