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It’s hard to beat the flavour of sweetcorn freshly picked from the plot and cooked straight away. Once tried, forever smitten, says writer Tony Flanagan. Read by Rachel Atkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode is sponsored by Backsaver Garden Tools, home of the ‘Backsaver Autospade’, which has helped a huge number of people to dig without backache and at twice the speed. A lot of gardeners struggle to get the best results with their gardening through no fault of their own, due to age or injury. The Backsaver Autospade allows you to continue your hobby for years to come, pain free! With a stainless steel or carbon steel blade, the Autospade is an easy-to-use tool which helps remove the str...
This episode is sponsored by elho, who create beautiful designer pots and planters in Holland from sustainable materials using 100% wind power. We all need to take responsibility for saving tap water and reducing the use of single use plastics in gardening. So it’s good to know that rain water is better for your plants. The Green Basics rain barrel from elho is made from 100% recycled plastic, and 12 used detergent bottles are recycled to produce the matching Green Basics watering can. It’s a fa...
Rachel Atkins reads Julie Moore's report on a school in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, where the principles of sustainability and a healthy approach to food are central to the curriculum. Inspired by HRH The Prince of Wales’ book 'Harmony', which speaks about the philosophy of sustainability and the way nature is all interconnected, headteacher Richard Dunne has incorporated seven key principles of harmony into the school curriculum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In episode 58 of the Kitchen Garden Podcast, join the team on a hot summer’s afternoon as they talk about the luxuries of gardening in the summer months, the best products for the season and how the dry months have affected Tony’s potatoes! Also, why does the courgette get such a bad press, and can you make wine from it? Find out in the latest Kitchen Garden Podcast! This episode has been supported by GardenSite, the online garden centre - head over to GardenSite.co.uk and start browsing their p...
The Eden Project first opened its doors in 2001 and still maintains its initial purpose to highlight the importance of plants in every aspect of our lives. Take a tour with the head of Eden’s outdoor horticultural team, Julie Kendall (read by Rachel Atkins). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Recorded 'on location' at Easton Walled Garden, Lincolnshire, Steve, Emma and Tony talk about their favourite salads and give you their top tips for growing. This episode has been supported by GardenSite, the online garden centre - head over to GardenSite.co.uk and start browsing their products today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sowing seeds can be great fun, but there is an alternative that can produce super tasty crops with much less fuss. KG editor Steve Ott sings the praises of plug plants - read by Rachel Atkins. This episode is supported by Defland Nurseries https://www.delfland.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is there an alternative to slug pellets? – We talk about controlling slugs naturally using Nemaslug Slug Killer, which contains natural nematodes that are effective at controlling slugs, but unlike chemical controls, are safe for children, pets, birds and wildlife. The nematodes in Nemaslug are found naturally in UK soil and have been approved for use in organic gardening by the Soil Association. This episode is supported by Green Gardener https://www.greengardener.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Who needs bling bling when you can have pure carrot gold? The history of the humble carrot is shrouded in mystery, with rumours, facts and old wives’ tales all mixed into the story. Involving kings, rebellions, night vision, war and designer veg, it certainly is a veg worth shouting about! This episode, written by Rob Smith and read by Rachel Atkins, is supported by Gardenlines, the home of all your gardening needs https://www.gardenlines.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
It's April already, and this week Steve, Emma and Tony talk about chitting and planting out second early potatoes. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Abel & Cole. Start your organic journey today by visiting https://www.abelandcole.co.uk and entering code KITCHEN at checkout. As a Kitchen Garden podcast listener, you'll be getting your first and fourth boxes for half price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Asparagus so expensive to buy, why not invest in growing your own - all you need is a bit of time, space and patience for long-term rewards. Written by Tony Flanagan, read by Rachel Atkins. This episode is supported by the Garden Prong from https://www.prongcroft.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A polytunnel is an elongated semi-circular or square shaped tunnel. It is most often constructed using steel and is covered in polythene. Polytunnels come in a range of sizes and are used to keep plants, vegetables and fruits warm enough to grow in temperate regions. It can also enable you to grow fruits, vegetables, and plants out of season. Recorded live, in a polytunnel on the hottest day in February on record, Steve, Emma and Tony tell you everything you need to know. This episode has been s...
Something slightly different for this episode. Editor Steve and Deputy Editor Emma gave a talk to the Horncastle U3A Edible Garden Club. Steve covers how the magazine is put together and Emma looks at some interesting fruit and veg she has attempted to grow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chillies? Choose heritage. Continuing his series on heritage fruit and veg, Rob Smith shares some of his favourite varieties of chilli and points out that although the heat can be important, it’s the flavour that counts. Read by Rachel Atkins. This episode is supported by Victoriana Nursery Gardens. To find out more, go to https://www.victoriananursery.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This month, Steve, Tony and Emma talk about getting your garden ready for spring planting, and take a close look at mulches. This episode has been supported Strulch - the light and easy to use garden mulch made from wheat straw for organic gardening https://www.strulch.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We try to reduce ‘vegetable miles’ by growing our own and buying locally, but often forget that their journey actually starts with the seeds. Hardly any of the vegetable seeds sold to UK gardeners and growers are produced in this country. Similarly, other products with local provenance are valued – local cider or breeds of livestock, for example – but rarely local varieties of vegetable. Change could be on its way, however. Small independent seed companies are becoming more popular; Brexit could...
A Christmas Eve treat for our listeners - Gardening writer Wendy Pillar violated the rule ‘never meet your heroes’ when she visited veg growing legend Joy Larkcom at her home in Ireland. She was very glad that she did. Read by Rachel Atkins. Merry Christmas everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kitchen Garden magazine was recently voted Britain’s best gardening publication 2018 by the Garden Media Guild at gardening’s version of The Oscars, held annually at The Savoy Hotel in London. To mark the occasion roving reporter Hope Bolger of BBC Radio Lincolnshire visited KG HQ in Horncastle for a quick chat over the airwaves with editor Steve Ott to find out more about the publication, why the judges awarded KG this great accolade and why one of the magazine’s newest writers, fruit expert Da...
Kitchen Garden has picked up a top accolade from the Garden Media Guild Awards. The magazine was crowned Garden Publication of the Year at a lunch at The Savoy Hotel, London on November 29, while one of its contributors, David Patch, was named Practical Journalist of the Year at the event. Visit our YouTube channel to see our Christmas advert: https://www.youtube.com/kitchengardenmagazine Mudketeers Club https://www.mudketeers.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Rachel Atkins looks at a selection of gift ideas for green-fingered loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 - read by Rachel Atkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Greetings from the KG plot! There's lots to do this month as we all prepare for Autumn and Winter - Martin Fish has the details. In Question Time we cover; Blackfly on beans, the Froghopper, poor soil problems, a failing apple tree and grafted tomatoes. Presented by Rachel Atkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Drying is one of the oldest methods of preserving fresh produce, and for the gardener it offers convenience, reliability and speed. Written by Benedict Vanheems. Rachel Atkins tells us what’s involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Foraging expert Geoff Dann explains how by doing your homework you can gather wild mushrooms with safety. Read by Rachel Atkins. Fungi foraging can be daunting to a beginner. Britain is home to a vast variety (perhaps seven times as many species as there are plants) and some of them are deadly. In many cases, identification isn’t easy (even for experienced mushroomhunters). Going foraging with an expert doesn’t always help – some of my students, especially when the fungi are plentiful, are so ov...
From cracked or slow-ripening fruits to no fruits at all, blight-battered foliage or an outbreak of whitefly – a lot can go awry with your tomatoes. But forewarned is forearmed, says Benedict Vanheems. Understand the threats and take action now to ensure trouble-free toms. Read by Rachel Atkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The KG team went to Easton Walled Gardens near Grantham in Lincolnshire to film their videos for the forthcoming August issue. Join them as they take a stroll around the lovely fruit and veg garden and chat about the delights that they found there, such as burgeoning crops including potatoes, beans and salads and some of the many sweet peas that the gardens are famous for. Why not visit for yourself? For more info see www.visiteaston.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
How is it that an allotment can be kept so neat and tidy and packed with bountiful crops when its owner is never seen? Emma Rawlings narrates the story of the mystery of Plot 4B. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As a special treat this month, we bring you the complete audio version of the April 2017 issue. Subscribers to our digital edition get the complete audio every month. For some great subscription offers, take a look here: classicmagazines.co.uk/kg264 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In episode 33, Steve, Emma and Tony take a look at adding colour to your garden with dahlias, growing your own tea, salad varieties and asparagus. They discuss reducing the use of plastic on the plot, and introduce the potato bag challenge – all this and more is available in the April 2018 issue, on sale now. For some great subscription offers, take a look here: https://www.classicmagazines.co.uk/kg264 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
