Issue August 2020 - BBC Gardeners' World (2024)

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In This IssueWelcomeWe’ve become a nation of back-garden farmers this year, sowing, tending, nibbling our way through the lockdown months with the promise of delicious food just moments away. It’s been a positive lifeline and escape outdoors – with as much pleasure in the process of growing, as in the anticipated crops. But as we reach peak harvest this month, it’s time to savour what you’ve grown, however modest, and to bottle up that summer goodness for the cooler months ahead. With all the energy and love that’s gone into our homegrown harvests this year, we owe it to ourselves to not waste a bit – so we bring you dozens of serving and preserving ideas to get you started. And we want to hear what you’re making, whether it’s an old…2 min

In This IssueWelcomeWe’ve become a nation of back-garden farmers this year, sowing, tending, nibbling our way through the lockdown months with the promise of delicious food just moments away. It’s been a positive lifeline and escape outdoors – with as much pleasure in the process of growing, as in the anticipated crops.But as we reach peak harvest this month, it’s time to savour what you’ve grown, however modest, and to bottle up that summer goodness for the cooler months ahead.With all the energy and love that’s gone into our homegrown harvests this year, we owe it to ourselves to not waste a bit – so we bring you dozens of serving and preserving ideas to get you started. And we want to hear what you’re making, whether it’s an old family recipe…2 min

We Love...We love August“August: the summer’s last stand”Sara Baume By rights we shouldn’t be here this month. We should all be lolling around on some beach or exploring gardens in other countries. But chances are we’re still here, and most of us will be seeing even more of our gardens. Maybe this too will become the new normal. Let’s be positive – there are advantages. No more sunburn, no waiting in tedious queues at airport security, and absolutely no chance of getting sand in either your pants or your sandwiches. It has been a long summer of extra gardening and I, for one, could probably get used to it. STAR OF THE MONTH Dahlia Dalina Maxi Castillo This dahlia has an extra name, which makes it stand out a little from the crowd.…3 min

We Love...We love August“August: the summer’s last stand”Sara BaumeBy rights we shouldn’t be here this month. We should all be lolling around on some beach or exploring gardens in other countries. But chances are we’re still here, and most of us will be seeing even more of our gardens. Maybe this too will become the new normal. Let’s be positive – there are advantages. No more sunburn, no waiting in tedious queues at airport security, and absolutely no chance of getting sand in either your pants or your sandwiches. It has been a long summer of extra gardening and I, for one, could probably get used to it.STAR OF THE MONTHDahlia Dalina Maxi CastilloThis dahlia has an extra name, which makes it stand out a little from the crowd. You may think that,…4 min

Issue August 2020 - BBC Gardeners' World (2024)

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