BAGGED AND BOTTLED

For Stephanie Hafferty September is about preserving the harvest for winter use but also encouraging biodiversity in the garden

A PINK WHEELBARROW and a passion for gardening

During lockdown M T O’Donnell put her time to very good use, writing blogs, setting up a bi-monthly digital magazine and making videos, as well as creating a full and productive garden

Several Heads Are Better Than One

Tools that can do more than one thing may save you money in the long run

Getting It Right With Fruit!

We may not always have the ideal conditions for growing fruit, but there are things you can do, says David Patch, by choosing a fruit that will suit your particular plot or garden

IT'S IN THE BLOOD

Regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time Bob Flowerdew is passionate about organic gardening. His unique approach to gardening has garnered him many followers over the years. Here he talks with Daniel Heighes

CHOOSE A ROOT TO SUCCESS

Turnips and swedes might no be the first choice in root veg, but together they can supply nutritious, healthy pickings for months on end, says KG editor Steve Ott

TAMING THE WILD

See how Andrew Oldham and his family have transformed an overgrown and unproductive patch of land into a vegetable haven

THE no-dig garden ON SHOW

With fellow no-dig champion Charles Dowding, Stephanie Hafferty has been working very hard on their show garden for July’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. Here’s an account of how they prepared for it

PURE JEANIUS

Reuse your old compost, says Stephanie Hafferty, and you too can have potatoes for Christmas. And don’t forget, potatoes will grow in just about any container, including jeans!

IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR

Inspired by his grandad, self-confessed gardening addict and garden writer Joe Harrison explains why he loves his allotment and why his children love it too!

Feel the love for fennel

Fennel is not commonly seen on veg plots but Annabelle Padwick sings its praises and offers some tips on growing it

KNOW YOUR PLOT

Understanding your vegetable garden takes time but is the key to success, as professional gardener and keen organic veg grower Nicola Hope explains

A SECOND SHOT AT SPRING 30 GREAT VEG TO EXTEND YOUR HARVESTS

It’s easy at this time of year to take your foot off the pedal and think that the work of sowing is done. But as KG editor Steve Ott explains, to get the best from your patch you need to keep that ground busy

From Seed To Sunflowers

Emily Cupit from Derbyshire was given some seed packets during lockdown last year and it started a growing passion that she now shares on social media

Crop Covers To Fit Your Needs

In this extract from her book Growing Under Cover, Niki Jabbour offers advice on the range of covers you can use to protect your crops

Pest And Disease Control Without Chemicals

This month Dr Anton Rosenfeld, knowledge officer of Garden Organic, explains how you can manage pests and diseases in your gardens naturally

STORY OF THE SPUD

Annabelle Padwick loves potatoes and reveals a bit about their history and some useful growing tips

WAYS WITH WATER

Water is a precious resource, says Stephanie Hafferty This month she looks at different ways it can be used efficiently and effectively in the garden to benefit both plants and wildlife

TWEET AND VEG MAN

A keen fisherman, a lifelong veg grower and now a social media sensation Gerald Stratford talks to Grapevine podcast host, Daniel Heighes

Roll OUT THE marrow

Pick them young as courgettes or grow them to full maturity... you can usually grow marrows without really trying

SEEDS WITH STORIES MAKE TASTIER FRUITS

Home-grown produce almost always tastes better than shop-bought fruit and vegetables. With that in mind, just imagine how delicious tomatoes and peppers raised from saved seed can taste. Professional gardener

A drop of the good stuff

Just like us, plants need a regular supply of good food in order to grow and thrive. KG editor Steve Ott takes a look at some of the more natural ways we can provide them with a square meal

Back to school WITH raspberries!

With a focus on raspberries, this month David Patch explains exactly what is required to cultivate the tastiest of fruit

Make Your Own Cleaning Solution

Some natural plant-based products can do a great job of cleaning your home, as garden writer Susie Kearley explains

THAT SUNNY SUNFLOWER FEELING

Whether the sun is shining or not, says Tony Flanagan, bring some sunshine into your life with sunflowers

Sauce from the source

The secret to a delicious pasta dish lies in the quality of the ingredients, says Benedict Vanheems. Fresh produce makes for a superior sauce, even better if you’ve grown it yourself!

OUR PLOTTER OF THE MONTH

Last year we launched a competition to find 12 readers and their plots that would feature in Kitchen Garden magazine this year. Here we feature another of our inspirational winners

PUMP UP THE VOLUME

Winter squashes are lovely to grow, adding colour to the plot in summer and filling the store cupboard in winter. KG editor Steve Ott offers some top tips for getting the most from these delicious veggies

SWEETCORN: WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?

A firm favourite with staff writer Tony Flanagan, sweetcorn is a must-grow veg every year

GARDENING WITH NATURE IN MIND

This month we meet Sandy Lipo of Good Roots Barn, who is so passionate about reducing plastic use in the garden she’s made a business out of it