Kitchen Garden Magazine

04/11/2025

𝗞𝗚 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗜𝗣: Keep ventilating undercover spaces as the weather allows, to reduce the risk of mildews and moulds. Remember to close them up again before temperatures fall at dusk...

04/11/2025

This popped up a few times in our feeds over the last day or so. We had to share it 🫶

03/11/2025

Kitchen Garden followers The Wilson Family and their hugely impressive pumpkins!

"My two allotment homegrown pumpkins this year, with a combined weight of over 50 stone, one weighing 28 stone and the other 25"

03/11/2025

If you’re looking for something quick and easy to grow this winter, look no further. 🍄

If you’re looking for something quick and easy to grow this winter, look no further. Benedict Vanheems shines a light on the ‘dark side’ of kitchen gardening!

03/11/2025

We love this from Kitchen Garden follower Karen Brown . All grown on her allotment in Kent... 🎃

02/11/2025

Some of your 2025 Halloween pumpkins: Vampire Cat from Caz Phipps and the second one from Simon Smith 🎃

01/11/2025

Did you know a pumpkin can take over 20 years to fully decompose in landfill? Try these ideas instead! 👇

Millions of pumpkins end up in the bin every November. Here are some ideas to get more use out of your pumpkins - and one common disposal method to avoid.

31/10/2025

Ha! It's getting dark, and we're ready for the trick-or-treaters. Keep sharing your pumpkin photos, we saw a few on our earlier post 👻 🎃🎃

31/10/2025

Despite the cold, there are still jobs to be done in the garden this November!

Ben Vanheems shares some essential tasks to carry out in November to prepare your garden, allotment and greenhouse for winter.

31/10/2025

Ok, so we've carved a pumpkin for tonight. Popped it in the fridge to keep it fresh. His hat didn't fit, as you can see, so it was shoved in his mouth 🤣🤣 🎃

Show us your pumpkins... ⏬

30/10/2025

🔥Autumn TOP TIP: Stored produce is very tempting to sneaky mice and other rodents. Reduce the risk of losing these cherished crops by storing them in areas where rodents can't access them, or in rodent-proof boxes.

30/10/2025

Allotment Break-Ins Highlight Need for Vigilance and Community Support

Gardeners in Hastings Old Town have been left heartbroken after vandals broke into the Lower Torfield allotments and set fire to a shed, damaging plots and tools. Sadly, it’s not an isolated case — reports of theft and vandalism on allotments have been rising across the UK.

At Kitchen Garden, we know how much care and time go into every plot. If your site has experienced trouble recently, please share advice and support with fellow growers.

Simple steps can help protect your plot:
🔸 Lock up sheds and gates at night
🔸 Keep valuables at home
🔸 Join or start an allotment watch group
🔸 Get to know your allotment neighbours

Let’s keep our growing spaces safe — and keep the spirit of community gardening strong.

Gardeners in Hastings Old Town have been left heartbroken after vandals broke into the Lower Torfield allotments and set a shed on fire, damaging plots and tools. Sadly, it’s not an isolated case — reports of theft and vandalism on allotments have been rising across the UK.

Photo: Sussex Express