Gardening
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TRY GROWING AND COOKING UNUSUAL HERBS
From lime-scented mint to blackcurrant sage and cola plant, Becky Searle explores lesser-known herbs that bring new flavours to the garden and kitchen, with expert picks from Urban Herbs
4 min |
February 2026
Kitchen Garden
SO WHICH SEED-STARTING CONTAINERS REALLY WORK?
Not all seed trays are equal. We put several popular containers under the spotlight in tests to see how they influence pea root growth
4 min |
February 2026
Kitchen Garden
THE PERMACULTURE KITCHEN GARDEN
This month Stephanie Hafferty explores the second key principle which will help you build a more productive plot year-round
4 min |
February 2026
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SEED SAVIOURS
Alice Whitehead reveals how half a century of conservation has seen the Heritage Seed Library grow from a small start to a national treasure
7 min |
February 2026
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PLANNING FOR PERFECT PEAS
The first pea crops of the year are always a tasty favourite. Martin Fish shares practical methods for successful early sowings, indoors or out
4 min |
February 2026
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MENU-LED GROWING
The carefully-managed garden at Fischer's Baslow Hall in the Peak District supplies its restaurant with distinctive, seasonal produce. Charlotte Sterland meets head gardener Kim Orwin and discovers how a compact space has been transformed into an exceptionally productive growing area
4 min |
February 2026
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The Last Word
This month gardener Sarah Purser is reflecting on the promise and the changes that February brings as she shares more of her 2026 growing journey with Kitchen Garden readers
4 min |
February 2026
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COMFORT FOOD SAVOURY STYLE
These easy, flavour-filled recipes by Anna Cairns Pettigrew offer simple seasonal cooking, from quick bakes and fritters to comforting midweek dishes
4 min |
February 2026
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GROWLIGHTS EXPLAINED
What the different spectrum settings do - and when to use them
2 min |
February 2026
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WHY EVERYONE SHOULD GROW STRAWBERRIES
Whether you're planning ahead or starting from scratch, a few key decisions make all the difference with strawberries. David Patch shares practical guidance to help you get it right from the outset
6 min |
February 2026
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OUR TOP PLOTTERS
Back in the 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. Here we meet our second place plotter
4 min |
February 2026
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RENOVATING A PROBLEM SOIL
Garden Organic's research manager Anton Rosenfeld advises on how to assess the well-being of your soil to troubleshoot problems
3 min |
February 2026
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NATIONAL NESTBOX WEEK
To mark National Nestbox Week, we revisit a classic nest-box design. Small, practical adjustments make it easier to rebuild and better suited to outdoor conditions
4 min |
February 2026
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SHORT ON SPACE? CORDON FRUIT COULD BE THE ANSWER
Cordon training is a simple, space-saving way to grow fruit trees while still enjoying generous harvests.
1 min |
February 2026
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TOP JOBS FOR FEBRUARY
The days are finally getting longer, so Stephanie Hafferty explains what to do now – and what's still worth waiting for
3 min |
February 2026
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MARJORAM & OREGANO
Closely related but very different in flavour and habit, marjoram and oregano are reliable, low-effort herbs that earn their keep in both the kitchen and the garden
3 min |
February 2026
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SENSATIONAL SPUDS
From chitting to curing, growing great potatoes is much simpler than you might think. Benedict Vanheems shares everything you need to know for reliable, delicious harvests from early summer right through to Christmas
9 min |
February 2026
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UNDER COVER
Few things are as delicious as the first freshly harvested new potatoes, smothered with butter or a good olive oil, seasoned with sea salt and black pepper - a taste of spring to be savoured.
3 min |
February 2026
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QUESTION TIME
GOT A FRUIT OR VEG PROBLEM? ASK KG FOR HELP
3 min |
February 2026
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A SUPER SPINACH
Tall, fast-growing and surprisingly productive, tree spinach is a pink-tipped leafy annual that earns its place in the veg plot as a reliable summer green that Rob Smith recommends for easy, high-yield growing
5 min |
February 2026
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WHAT'S NEW?
ALL THE LATEST NEWS, PRODUCTS & FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF KITCHEN GARDENING
3 min |
February 2026
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UNDER COVER
Grapevines benefit from regular pruning to keep them healthy, in shape and for abundant harvests.
3 min |
January 2026
Kitchen Garden
WHAT'S NEW?
ALL THE LATEST NEWS, PRODUCTS & FACTS FROM THE WORLD OF KITCHEN GARDENING
2 min |
January 2026
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SAFFRON GROW YOUR OWN GOLD
I've always baked a lot and at this time of year I'm partial to Scandinavian sweet breads, in particular Swedish saffransbullar.
2 min |
January 2026
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HERB OF THE MONTH BAY
An evergreen essential for the productive garden
3 min |
January 2026
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The PERMACULTURE KITCHEN GARDEN
In this new series Stephanie Hafferty explores simple, practical ways to build a healthier, more productive garden through the year
4 min |
January 2026
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WINTER GREENS ON YOUR WINDOWSILL
Even in the darkest months, Becky Searle shows how easy it is to grow nutrient-packed microgreens at home - delivering fresh flavour, antioxidants and a welcome burst of green when the garden is resting
4 min |
January 2026
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The Last Word
Meet gardener Sarah Purser, who is joining the Kitchen Garden team - and she couldn't be more excited about sharing her thoughts and growing journey with you throughout 2026
4 min |
January 2026
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OUR TOP PLOTTER!
Back in the 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. Here we meet our 2026 winner!
8 min |
January 2026
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FIRE STARTERS
Spice up your gardening life! Benedict Vanheems invites us to delve into the sometimes masochistic world of chillies. The secret to success? Start now for a hotter, heavier harvest
7 min |