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
Tasty summer tomato tart using fresh tomatoes with mustard and cheese
This delicious twist on a Provençal favourite is a wonderful way to make the use of ripe tomatoes and makes a perfect light summer lunch.
A tasty soup made from your summer glut of courgettes
The best courgette soup using home grown courgettes from the garden.
The key jobs you need to get done in the garden in July
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.
What to plant in July
Head gardener Benjamin Pope and gardener cook Aaron Bertselsen explain what you should be planting in July
Here's what I plant and sow in the garden in June - two experts explain what to get in the soil this month
Head gardener Benjamin Pope explains what you should be planting in June.
11 key jobs to get done in your vegetable and flower garden this month - as chosen by two expert gardeners
Vegetable gardener Aaron Bertelsen and head gardener Benjamin Pope explain exactly what you need to get done in the garden in June
What vegetables and other plants to sow and plant in May for a bountiful crop for the year
Head gardener Benjamin Pope and kitchen gardener Aaron Bertelsen explain what you need to sow and plant out into the ground during the month of May
May gardening jobs: what to do in the garden in May
Kitchen gardener Aaron Bertelsen and head gardener Benjamin Pope pick the jobs you should be doing in the garden this month.
Gardening jobs for April
As spring gets into full swing, are you on top of your garden? Kitchen garden expert Aaron Bertelsen and head gardener Ben Pope focus on monthly gardening jobs in the kitchen garden and beyond.
What to plant and sow in April in the garden for perfect veg and dazzling displays all year
Discover which flowers and vegetables to plant in April with the help of head gardener Benjamin Pope and kitchen gardener Aaron Bertselsen
What to plant in March for beautiful blooms and tasty veg over the summer and beyond
Head gardener Benjamin Pope and grower and writer Aaron Bertelsen offer their suggestions for the best things to plant in pots and beyond this month
As spring arrives you need to get these tasks done in the garden - the ten key gardening jobs for March
It's spring fever in the garden, as kitchen gardener Aaron Bertelsen and head gardener Benjamin Pope share their gardening jobs for March
Think you can't plant anything in February? Here's what you can sow and plant out this month
Head gardener Benjamin Pope and vegetable gardener Aaron Bertselsen offers their suggestions for the best things to plant in pots and beyond this month
Try these tips from garden experts for seed sowing success for the coming year
Daunted by sowing seeds? Propagation expert Carol Klein and vegetable grower Aaron Bertelsen share their seed sowing tips.
Seeds to sow and plants to get in the earth in January to make sure you've a thriving garden in spring
Head gardener Benjamin Pope is keeping busy this month in preparation for spring. Here are his suggestions of what you could be planting through the month of January
Get these key jobs done in January to keep your garden looking great
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
What to plant and sow in November in the garden for a great crop next year
Put the work into your garden now and you'll reap the rewards come spring. Head gardener Benjamin William Pope and garden writer Aaron Bertelsen explain what you can sow in November
November jobs for the garden: don't forget these key things to do right now
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
Classic pumpkin pie recipe to make with your leftover pumpkins
Wondering how to make pumpkin pie? Here's a recipe for a rich pumpkin pie that is ideal for a Thanksgiving supper, Halloween or a Bonfire Night party
Create this lovely spiced pumpkin soup recipe using your home grown pumpkins or leftovers
This warming soup makes the most of the pumpkins gardener chef Aaron Bertelsen browns in his kitchen garden. Photograph Andrew Montgomery
What to plant in October for blooms and veg in the coming year
Here's what to plant in October including biennials, verbascums and hardy annuals
Jobs to get done in the garden this month: what to do in October
Aaron Bertelsen and Benjamin William Pope explain a few key jobs you can do in the garden right now. Illustration Alice Pattullo
September gardening jobs in the vegetable and flower garden to keep your plot productive
The start of the season of misty mornings in the garden comes with it a list of jobs to start. Here's the jobs you should get done in the garden in September as picked by experts Aaron Bertelsen and Benjamin Pope. Illustration Alice Pattullo
Get these gardening jobs done in August to ensure your vegetable plot is productive
Discover the jobs you should be undertaking in the garden this month with the help of garden writer Aaron Bertelsen. Illustration Alice Pattullo