Aaron Bertelsen
Having studied at Kew Gardens and spent two years at Jerusalem Botanical Gardens in Israel, Aaron Bertelsen is now a vegetable gardener and cook. His book, The Great Dixter Cookbook was published in March 2017.
Recent articles by Aaron Bertelsen
May gardening jobs: what to do in the garden in May
Vegetable gardener and chef Aaron Bertelsen writes on how a kitchen garden grows. Illustration by Alice Pattullo
Gardening jobs for April
As spring gets into full swing, are you on top of your garden? Kitchen garden expert Aaron Bertelsen writes on how a kitchen garden grows
March gardening jobs
It's spring fever in the kitchen garden, as our columnist Aaron Bertelsen shares the gardening jobs for March. Illustration Alice Pattullo
February gardening jobs
While February offers gardeners the opportunity for a well-earned rest there are still seed potatoes to order and salad seeds to sow before the onset of spring Illustration Alice Pattullo
Gardening jobs for January
A new year heralds a new growing season and the promise of crops to come. Discover a new year of possibilities in your garden. Words Aaron Bertelsen, Illustration Alice Pattullo.
Crispy kale with sea salt and lemon
These tasty vegetable kale crisps, flavoured with sea salt and lemon, are the perfect, pre-dinner snack.
Baked apples with maple syrup and cinnamon recipe
This delicious baked apple with maple syrup, cinnamon and raisins is the perfect warmer for autumn evenings
November gardening jobs
There's always something to do in the garden, even in November. Aaron Bertelsen explains a few key things you can do in the garden right now. Illustration Alice Pattullo
Planting seeds: everything you need to know about sowing seeds
Daunted by sowing seeds? Propagation expert Carol Klein and vegetable grower Aaron Bertelsen share their seed sowing tips.
October gardening jobs
Aaron Bertelsen explains a few key jobs you can do in the garden right now. Illustration Alice Pattullo
September gardening jobs
The start of the season of misty mornings is one of Aaron’s favourite times of the year. Here's the jobs you should get done in the garden in September. Illustration Alice Pattullo
Courgette Soup
The best courgette soup using home grown courgettes from the garden. Image Andrew Montgomery
Gardening jobs for August
Discover the jobs you should be undertaking in the garden this month with the help of garden writer Aaron Bertelsen. Illustration Alice Pattullo
July gardening jobs
July is mainly a month of maintenance, of watering, feeding and pruning, as well as a time to pause and take pleasure in your achievements. Here's what to do in the garden this month. Words Aaron Bertelsen, illustration Alice Pattullo
June gardening jobs
Vegetable gardener Aaron Bertelsen writes on how a kitchen garden grows. Illustration by Alice Pattullo
Food rationing: Is the answer to grow your own salad?
With news that supermarkets are rationing tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and lettuce, writer, consultant and kitchen garden expert Aaron Bertelsen gives tips on the easiest salad crops to grow ourselves.
How to grow vegetables in pots
Great Dixter gardener cook, Aaron Bertelsen, shares his knowledge of growing edibles in pots in a courtyard kitchen garden. Words Aaron Bertelsen, photographs Andrew Montgomery
In memoriam | Horticulture was a subject close to The Queen's heart
Horticulturist Aaron Bertelsen reflects on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and how gardens were an important part of her life
What to Sow, Grow and Do by Benjamin Pope – book review
Vegetable gardener and author Aaron Bertelsen reviews What to Sow, Grow and Do: A Seasonal Garden Guide by Benjamin Pope for Gardens Illustrated.
Home made Pesto using any green leaves
Home made pesto is delicious stirred through pasta for a quick meal and this easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to make and can be made using any green leaves, such as Swiss card, kale or rocket. Photograph Andrew Montgomery
Potato and Parsnip Farls
Served with roasted tomatoes, fried eggs and sausages (meat or vegetarian) these easy to make farls – an Irish potato cake flattened into a circle and divided into four 'farls' – make the perfect Sunday brunch. Photograph Andrew Montgomery.
Soup of Israel
This hearty, warming chickpea-based soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter's day. Photograph Andrew Montgomery.
Kale Smoothie
Give your morning off to a healthy start with this vegan green smoothie. Photograph Andrew Montgomery.
Spiced Pumpkin Soup
This warming soup makes the most of the pumpkins Aaron browns in the kitchen garden at Great Dixter. Photograph Andrew Montgomery