LET'S GET DOWN TO EARTH

A key to good soil, says Becky Searle, is understanding its structure and allowing it to develop naturally

Green and serene

This month Annabelle Padwick offers some ideas on how to create that special space in your garden or on your allotment for peace and contemplation

EXTENDING THE SEASON WITH LEEKS

With plenty of varieties to choose from, leeks are a must-grow vegetable for extended cropping, says Martin Fish

BEANS FOR A HEALTHY DIET

Beans are good for us says Susan Young, and explains why in this extract from her recently published book, Growing Beans: A Diet for Healthy People and Planet

A BERRY HAPPY ACCIDENT

This month David Patch explores the fascinating history of hybrid berries and highlights some of his favourite varieties

YOUR FREE SEEDS

Get the most from your seeds free with Kitchen Garden magazine this month

SELECTING SEEDS? IT'S ABOUT FEELINGS TOO!

There are many things to consider when it comes to selecting seeds but don’t forget the emotional value a particular variety may have for you, says Annabelle Padwick

EXTENDING THE SEASON WITH PEAS

By choosing the right varieties, you can be cropping peas both early and late. Top advice from gardening expert and KG regular Martin Fish

WORKING THE MAGIC WITH NO -DIG

Stephanie Hafferty makes the case for the no-dig garden and explains her methods with mulching, composting and using green manures

A LABOUR OF LOVE

KG editor Steve Ott travelled to Lincoln to meet a group of gardeners who came together to create a haven in the heart of a bustling city

LETTING NATURE DO THE WORK

Trust in nature, says Becky Searle who argues for less intervention in our approach to gardening

GO JUICY FRUITY WITH CITRUS!

This month David Patch discusses citrus fruits, how to look after them and considers the best options

KEEPING IT UNDER WRAPS

Many of our most popular edibles will grow perfectly well outside in the open soil, so why go to the expense of buying a polytunnel? KG editor Steve Ott shares some advice

FAB FEB FLAVOURS

Delicious is the word for these dishy dishes from Anna Cairns Pettigrew, with rosemary, kale and lovely leeks the key ingredients

A TASTE OF Yorkshire honey

West Yorkshire police officer Richard Terry chats to gardening writer Sally Clifford about his busy pastime as a beekeeper

A CASTLE KITCHEN GARDEN

Anna Cairns Pettigrew travels to Fife to explore the grounds of 14th century Kellie Castle and in particular its magnificent walled kitchen garden

THE GARDEN ORCHARD

In this excerpt from his new book, fruit and permaculture enthusiast Wade Muggleton explains how even those of us with small gardens can grow fruit – and plenty of it!

SHOOTS TO savour

Freshly harvested asparagus is one of those tasty delicacies that heralds the start of the growing season and is one to truly relish. Emma Rawlings offers some tips on growing this special crop

LEARNING TO LET GO, naturally

Neatly cropped lawns and perfectly manicured borders are out. Natural gardening is in. And frankly, Becky Searle – for one – is relieved

Meeting the challenge

When Louise Price took on an allotment she was initially daunted by the enormous task that lay ahead. But more than 18 months on she has reaped the rewards for all her hard work

ROB'S PLOT SOWING AND A BIT OF TLC!

Rob Smith is busy again this month with more sowing, planting and making sure his existing plants are given a bit of a boost

Have garden, will travel

For Stephanie Hafferty it wasn’t just about moving house, it was about moving garden too, as she set off on a new no-dig gardening adventure in West Wales

Horatio's Garden, improving lives

Annabelle Padwick explains the work of a horticultural charity which, through gardening and related activities, aims to support those recovering from spinal injury

HOW TO AVOID A PLANT-ASTROPHE!

A plague on all our plants? Hopefully not, says David Patch, who this month offers some sound advice on how to keep our precious fruit crops free of pests and diseases

Future-proof your soil

Dr Anton Rosenfeld, knowledge officer of green charity Garden Organic, offers practical advice on how to make your soil more resilient, especially in the context of climate change

EXTENDING THE SEASON WITH POTATOES

Grow your own potatoes, says Martin Fish, and you’ll be spoilt for choice, with plenty of varieties to choose from to keep you in spuds all year round

Turn Up The Heat For Melons

Nothing shouts summer like a home-grown melon, yet they can be a challenge to grow in the UK climate. All the more reason to have a go, says KG editor, Steve Ott

PEAS PLEASE ME

Growing peas is a must for Rob Smith. Here’s his introduction to growing them, with top tips and some varieties you might like to try

Boost your BUGS

Gardens that are alive with bugs – whether beetles or bees – are healthy, beautiful places to be. They’re also more productive. Benedict Vanheems shares some simple tips to give bugs a boost this autumn and beyond

Flavourful Fruit For Creative Cooks

Much of fruit growing centres around the premise of eating the fruit fresh from the tree, but this month KG’s fruit expert David Patch turns his attention to fantastic flavours for the kitchen