Tips & Advice

Why not try something new this Halloween and make our delicious Pumpkin and Parsnip Soup. We cooked it all on one of our Traeger Grills. With a little bit of prep, we could just leave it to do its thing.  We know many people cant trick or treat this Halloween so let's...

While Halloween might be a little different this year from what we are used to, here at Chessington Garden Centre we still think there is some fun to be had. We will be bringing you some fun tips to keep the kids entertained. Here we start with something that is...

Rain Rain Go Away A little later than usual, we bring you Jobs in the Garden in October. If you are anything like us we've been longing for those hot long bright summer days, looking out the windows waiting for this rain to pass. We do however have jobs in the garden...

As Summer has drawn to a close, we wanted to show you that this doesn’t mean your BBQ needs to be put away for the Winter, leave it out and make the most of the great food you can cook on it. Today we’re going for something a bit different! We’re going to show you how...

What to do this Month? September is here and we are determined not to give in and continue enjoying our summer, despite what the weather tells us. Harvesting should be keeping you very busy this month so you'll have to roll up your sleeves and brave the elements. Doug...

It’s time to up your BBQ game. No more burnt burgers or dried out sausages for dinner. We’ve been cooking on the grill again and going to show you how to cook a beautiful joint of Lamb for your roast on the BBQ. Today we're using a Weber Master Touch Premium which is...

Is this the end of Summer? In a regular year, we would start to see August as the end of Summer, some of us looking forward to a holiday while others looking to get the children back to school in September. This year hasn't quite gone to plan so if like us you might...

The weather is set to be a scorcher this weekend! So it makes perfect sense to fire up the smoker and cook a delicious dinner to eat in the garden. A firm favourite from BBQ lovers are Pork Baby Back Ribs. It’s fun to cook and the results can be amazing, so that’s...

It is the perfect time of year to be at one with nature, get outdoors, and breathe some fresh air. This year more than most I am sure you have been outside, enjoying your space more and more. However, have you ever taken time to appreciate the nature around you? Take...

How is it July already? Wow, is it really July already. As we hit the middle of the year and with so much more time on our hands, we hope your gardens are looking as lovely as ever and that the extra time we have been spending at home has been well worth it. We are...

Build the foundations We think when it comes to Barbecue the key is to think outside the box. If that means we go for a low and slow on a great piece of meat with some adventurous seasoning or think of something completely different. Well, this one is not brand new...

The sun is set to hit us this weekend and we cannot wait. It goes without saying that a BBQ is essential. Whether it’s a low and slow or a hot sear on the grill it’s a fantastic reason to get some of the family over (following social distancing regulations) and enjoy...

Keeping yourself busy This month brings us the longest day of the year and we cannot wait. Longest day of the year can only mean one thing, longest day in the garden. We hope by now things are coming along nicely in your garden, flowers have blossomed, crops have been...

It’s time to get the grill on for a low and slow cook.  We’re taking on one of the top tier dishes… Beef Ribs. It’s ability to bark with it’s fall off the bone tenderness makes a firm favourite for Pitmasters. If you’re a beginner this is going to be perfect for you...

Your Weekend Sorted Check out two of our favourite Traeger recipes that you can try out and impress this weekend. It is going to be a scorcher and far too hot to be eating indoors. We've been racking up the hours on the grill recently and its not a surprise when you...

It’s still BBQ weather and we should be making the most of the sun and our gardens. For some of us, outdoor cooking is a way of life and we do it all year round whatever the weather. We wanted to give you a little insight on how easy it is and the quality in taste is...

A happy Garden = A happy Gardener "May is such a busy time for gardeners we should really take advantage of the amount of time some of us are spending at home. In these strange times one thing remains constant, our gardens still need looking after"  - Angela...

With it being National gardening Week on the 27th Of April we want to bring you some helpful hints to get you out in the garden if you are not doing so already. If you are fortunate enough to have a garden then you have no excuse to be bored. There are always jobs...

We’re well into lockdown and things are still feeling as weird as ever. Regardless of how you normally live your life, one thing we do have in common is that we are all at home for the foreseeable future. We’ve been very lucky that the weather has been on our side so...

Now the ground is beginning to warm up and the night are getting warmer too, it’s the perfect time to think about planting your tomatoes outside. There really is nothing better than a constant supply of tomatoes throughout the summer, ideal for salads, cooking and...

Step 1 - Removing weeds Firstly check over your lawn and remove any perennial weeds such as daisies and dandelions by digging out with hand fork. Be sure to get the whole root out. Step 2 - Aeration Aerate consolidated areas of the lawn with a fork or with a spiking...

So Easter is a little weird this year right? We have definitely been getting used to this strange period and coming to terms with the fact that Easter and the start of the gardening season will not be something any of us are very used to at all. While we all cope with...