DITCH THE SPADE

WELCOME

So another year is over on the veg plot – I hope you’ve

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

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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

ON THE PLOT WITH THE 3 Mudketeers

Unless they are frost-resistant types, move terracotta

Christmas QUIZ

Put your feet up in front of the fire with a cuppa and enjoy our Christmas quizzes

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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

Kitchen Garden Christmas GIFT GUIDE

Each month-to-view page showcases stunning images of

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

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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WINTER CLOTHES & BOOTS

With colder weather in mind, this month the KG team has been donning some gardening gear to help keep Jack Frost at bay