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WELCOME
So another year is over on the veg plot – I hope you’ve
YOU & YOUR PLOT
ON THE VEG PATCH
TASKS FOR YOUR VEGETABLE PATCH IN DECEMBER BY MARTIN FISH
IN THE GREENHOUSE
■ Clear plant debris to reduce disease problems next
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CARROTS & PARSNIPS
Your guide to common pests, diseases and other problems affecting your crops, with Guy Barter, chief horticultural adviser for the RHS
GROWING ON THE WEB
Meet top blogger from the north-west of England, Rachael Smith, who caught the gardening bug early and just loves her allotment and, oh yes, her chickens!
CRUNCH TIME
Making your own crisps is a delicious way to get your fivea- day. Anna Cairns Pettigrew explains how to make the classics and also some with a twist
VEG AT A GLANCE LEEKS
If you’re looking for a value-for-money crop which is easy to grow and that will see you through both autumn and winter, you won’t go far wrong with leeks, says Tony Flanagan
LAST WORD
For one grandmother, her dog Robin is her gateway to the garden and the raspberries that link the generations of her family
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ON THE PLOT WITH THE 3 Mudketeers
Unless they are frost-resistant types, move terracotta
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PLANNING AN ORCHARD
You might think the word ‘orchard’ implies growing fruit trees on a grand scale. Not necessarily so, says fruit expert David Patch, who advises on the underlying principles whatever the scale
SUPER TUBERS
Apart from its infamous gaseous effects on the digestive system, the artichoke is no joke, says Rob Smith. It’s an attractive plant, easy to grow and produces tasty tubers
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SOLAR ASSISTED COMPOSTING
For Andrew Davenport his compost bins are the ‘heart and hub’ of his garden. Here he recounts what went into their construction and assesses how they have performed
TULIP
KG’s Emma Rawlings offers top advice on growing tulips to add dazzling colour to your plot and home
HAVE A YAMBOREE!
A tropical spud of sorts, the yam can be grown in the UK, says Sally Cunningham, if you can provide the right conditions
A GARDEN FOR GOURMETS
Wendy Pillar visited a walled kitchen garden catering for modern tastes near Bristol
GROW GREAT CROPS WHATEVER THE WEATHER!
It can make your plot more productive or simply be a quiet place to commune with your plants. KG editor Steve Ott has some tips for those thinking of buying a greenhouse this Christmas
DITCH THE SPADE
At the end of the season we’re advised to ‘dig over ground’ but proponents of no-dig gardening reckon it’s time to dump the spade and opt for a less invasive approach. Benedict Vanheems has joined them
GROW YOUR BEST BULB ONIONS EVER!
Onions are always wanted in the kitchen, yet with a little planning it should be possible to have enough for the whole year. KG editor Steve Ott offers his advice for bumper crops
RECYCLING, TEAM WORK AND TRADITION AT MENDIP VIEW
Steve Neal visits an allotment site in Somerset which dates back to the 1920s and meets some of its present-day plot-holders
MAKE A POTTING BENCH
A potting bench is a really useful piece of equipment for any gardener. Joyce Russell makes one that can be hung on a wall when not in use
CHRISTMAS KITCHEN CRACKERS!
Make the season go with a bang with festive fare for all the family. This month Anna Cairns Pettigrew includes carrot, red cabbage and mushroom in these delectable Yuletide dishes
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