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In this issue

JOBS FOR THE MONTH
Steph Hafferty guides you through key November tasks – from tidying and mulching to protecting plants for the colder months

ROYAL HERITAGE
Daniel Heighes visits the Hampton Court kitchen garden, where heritage growing meets innovation behind the palace walls

PLANTING SOFT FRUIT
Martin Fish explains how to prepare soil, position canes and prune for healthy bushes and heavy summer yields

WHAT SHOULD I GROW?
Ben Vanheems helps you plan next year’s sowing list, choosing productive crops to suit your soil and space

TOP JOBS FOR NOVEMBER

STEPHANIE HAFFERTY OUTLINES THE ESSENTIAL TASKS FOR YOUR VEG PATCH AND PROTECTED CROPS

2 mins

UNDER COVER

Under cover spaces such as polytunnels and unheated greenhouses protect plants from the extremes of winter weather, such as driving rain, hail and high winds, but they still get very cold inside.

3 mins

WHAT'S NEW?

ALL THE LATEST NEWS, PRODUCTS & FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF KITCHEN GARDENING

2 mins

PICKLE PERFECTION

I wondered if our family recipe, Auntie Annie's piccalilli, might be of interest. It's a delicious way to use surplus marrows and courgettes. Many people think they dislike piccalilli because they've only tried the shop stuff - this changes minds! Auntie Annie made hers for decades. The recipe likely dates to the 1890s and keeps well at room temperature — our current jar was made in 2018!

1 mins

QUESTION TIME

GOT A FRUIT OR VEG PROBLEM? ASK KG FOR HELP

3 mins

Bush fruits for summer feasts

Plant currants and gooseberries now and enjoy bumper crops next year. Martin Fish shares his advice on preparing the soil, planting, pruning and aftercare to get your bushes off to the best start

3 mins

APPLES FOR EVERY SEASON

From crisp eating varieties to sharp cookers, apples are the fruit that truly bridges the gap between garden and kitchen. Rob Smith shares ways to enjoy them long after harvest – from festive mincemeat to bottled slices, dried snacks and even homemade pectin

5 mins

OUR TOP PLOTTERS

Last summer we launched a competition to find our Top Plotters, with the top three winning some great prizes and all being featured in Kitchen Garden magazine this year.

2 mins

WHAT SHOULD I GROW?

Whether you're cultivating a compact courtyard or expansive allotment, starting with a more considered plan of what to grow will help you grow smarter, waste less and harvest more. Benedict Vanheems offers his step-by-step guide to choosing the best crops for you

7 mins

BRINE TIME PICKLES AND FERMENTS

Here's some simple ways to turn your harvest into jars of colour and crunch

3 mins

GIVE NATURE A HAND THIS WINTER

Our gardens teem with unsung allies, all working to keep pests in check. Garden Organic's Anton Rogers shares simple ways to ensure these helpers survive winter so they're ready for next spring

2 mins

Royal roots helping palace garden grow

Tucked away in the imposing grounds of Hampton Court Palace is a working kitchen garden where history and horticulture meet. Hampshire gardener and writer Daniel Heighes discovers how heritage crops, compost, and careful hands keep this royal plot producing all year round

5 mins

TURNING PROBLEM RHODODENDRONS INTO 'BLACK GOLD'

How the National Trust garden at Inverewe is making biochar - and better soil - from invasive shrubs in the wet, acidic West Highlands. Charlotte Sterling finds out more

5 mins

HERB OF THE MONTH ROSEMARY

Rosemary is one of the most useful evergreen herbs for the winter garden.

2 mins

JUST DIG, SLICE, WEED - REPEAT

Six Japanese-style digging knives promised to weed, slice and plant in one. We tried them in real plot conditions - from teasing out taproots to dividing perennial clumps - to see which earns a permanent place in your trug

3 mins

GROW YOUR OWN CIDER

From heritage orchards to homemade blends, apples have long been part of our national story. Becky Searle meets cider-maker Barney Butterfield to discover how you can grow and press your own fruit for a truly home-brewed tipple

4 mins

LATE-SEASON APPLES

At this time of year, many orchards still have plenty to offer. Late-season apples are often overlooked but these varieties ripen slowly, developing rich flavours, and have excellent keeping qualities. Some are sharp and refreshing, perfect for cooking or balancing cider blends, while others mellow in storage to become sweet, aromatic and complex. Choose carefully, and you can enjoy your own harvest well into the new year

1 mins

GROW YOUR OWN NUTS

From hazels and walnuts to almonds, nut trees can be beautiful and productive additions to your garden. David Patch shares his expert advice on choosing the right varieties, planting, pruning and protecting your crop - and explains why squirrels may become your biggest rival!

7 mins

COSY UP WITH COMFORT FOOD

Anna Cairns Pettigrew shares warming recipes for the late-season harvest. Sweet apples and vibrant cabbages take centre stage, bringing colour and comfort to chilly autumn days

2 mins

MARVEL AT MAMMOTH ONIONS

If you've ever been impressed by giant onions displayed at vegetable shows, you've likely seen the legendary mammoth onion. Known for their impressive size and mild, sweet flavour, these onions can grow to several pounds with the right care. While they demand more attention than your average onion, the rewards are well worth it

2 mins

DIGGING THE DIRT THE CYCLE OF LIFE

As another year draws to a close, John Holloway reflects on a season of contrasts – from droughts to deluges – and what changing weather patterns mean for life on the allotment

2 mins

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Kitchen Garden Magazine Description:

Publisher: Kelsey-Media

Category: Gardening

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Kitchen Garden Magazine - UK's No.1 for growing your own fruit and vegetables. KG also offers great monthly give-aways, special gardening offers, recipes, growing tips and much more.The KG team put their heads together to bring you their top 101 tips to help you get your season off to the best possible start and as cheaply as possible. We hope you’ll agree that they are genuinely useful. If you have any of your own you’d like to share, please drop me a line and we’ll feature them in the magazine.