Kitchen Garden – No347 July 2026 – Kitchen Garden

A fallen tree has been carved into a spectacular representation of Gaia, also known as Mother Nature. It includes native plants that are often just treated as ‘weeds’, growing among fl y-tipping – but, being Chelsea, it is the most tasteful fl y-tipping I have ever seen! Hopefully, the garden will inspire more people to appreciate the importance of protecting the wild edges of our urban areas. isiting the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on Press Day is always an exciting adventure.

To make the most of the chance to explore the show before the crowds, I got there around 5.45am, just as the sun was rising above the show gardens. It was absolutely magical! T e breadth of all that is possible in horticulture is, it seems, showcased at this world-famous annual event. From the large show gardens to small installations, there is much to inspire and capture the imagination. I was absolutely blown away by T e Campaign to Protect Rural England Garden On the Edge.

Designed by Sarah Eberle, this amazing garden won Gold, and the RHS Garden of the Year 2026. On the Edge explores the often-overlooked margins of rural landscapes, which are often under threat of being paved over by housing development, yet are vital habitats for a wide range of creatures. T ey are also important urban wildernesses vital to people’s health and well-being.

the magic of Stephanie Hafferty visits some of the standout gardens at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show kitchengarden.co.uk July 2026 | 39 Spending time enjoying your plot, being present in the moment, and taking some time away from screens is important for our health and well-being. Several gardens at the show encouraged connecting with gardens in a mindful way through painting – a theme that cropped up from the large show gardens to the smaller balcony gardens.

Plant diversity, how they enrich our lives, and the many ways in which they can be used were some of the key elements of the RHS and T e King’s Foundation Curious Garden. Designed by Frances Tophill, it encourages a closer relationship with nature and sustainable living.

July always feels like the month when the kitchen garden really comes alive. The fi rst proper harvests are arriving thick and fast, courgettes suddenly seem determined to outgrow the kitchen table overnight, and every trip outside turns into a handful of beans, herbs or soft fruit on the way back in. This month’s issue is packed with ideas for making the most of that abundance.

Benedict Vanheems explains how even late- planted sweetcorn can still reward you with buttery cobs before autumn, while Martin Fish shares his tried-and-tested methods for greenhouse tomatoes. Rob Smith explores some wonderfully unusual chillies for UK gardens, and David Patch explains how to grow acid-loving soft fruit successfully in containers, even if your soil refuses to cooperate. I have some exciting news – later this month, Kelsey will be launching the brand-new Country Kitchen – a magazine rooted in practical seasonal cooking, preserving and making the most of what you grow.

It’s been a real joy to edit, and if you enjoy the connection between kitchen and garden, I think you’re going to love it. There’s something deeply satisfying about growing plants and turning them into food for the table, larder and freezer. Country Kitchen is built around exactly that feeling – Kitchen Garden has always been about helping you grow more successfully and now its sister magazine helps you make the most of it.

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