Author bio:

Vicki Cooke

After scrambling through some of the various branches of horticulture, Vicki realised that food production was where her heart is (or should that be stomach!). She spent six years growing traditional UK vegetable varieties for seed at Garden Organic’s Heritage Seed Library. In 2014 she began a new chapter at Hampton Court Palace, recreating a section of the original walled kitchen garden - so she can now grow historic favourites in an historic setting.
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There are 36 articles by Vicki:

How can I grow crops out of season?

Posted on 18th January 2019 in Advice and Tips

Vicki Cooke, kitchen garden keeper at the Royal Hampton Court Palace, reveals some historical tricks of the trade to force plants into growth out of season

Cabbages and kings

Posted on 11th December 2018 in Plants

Take a closer look at the underrated cabbage, says Hampton Court Kitchen Garden Keeper Vicki Cooke

Quince fruit

What can you do with quinces?

Posted on 29th October 2018 in Plants

Royal Kitchen Garden Keeper at Hampton Court Palace Vicki Cooke explores the history and uses of the fascinating quince

apple

Growing apples

Posted on 20th September 201821st September 2018 in Plants

If there’s one fruit that’s suited to our inclement weather, it’s the apple, says Royal Kitchen Garden Keeper at Hampton Court Palace, Vicki Cooke.

Are blackberries worthy garden plants?

Posted on 14th September 2018 in Plants

Vicki Cooke extols the virtues of the humble blackberry and explores this easy to grow and very worthy garden plant

What’s the buzz about gooseberries?

Posted on 31st July 2018 in Plants

Vicki Cooke, Kitchen Garden Keeper at Hampton Court Palace explores the sweet and the sharp of gooseberries