There are 40 articles by Vicki:
Umbellifer or apiaceae?
Vicki Cooke explores and unravels the beautiful flat flowerheads of the carrot or umbellifer family
Does all basil taste the same?
Vicki Cooke explores the virtues of The king of herbs – basil and offers some expert advice regarding taste and flavour
Foxgloves for the garden
Have you ever wondered about growing foxgloves in your garden? Vicki Cooke unravels some of the myths and magic of these wonderful plants
What sort of strawberries should I grow?
I was once party to a late night student debate about the most perfect fruit. The eventual winner was the […]
How can I grow crops out of season?
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
Take a closer look at the underrated cabbage, says Hampton Court Kitchen Garden Keeper Vicki Cooke
What can you do with quinces?
Royal Kitchen Garden Keeper at Hampton Court Palace Vicki Cooke explores the history and uses of the fascinating quince
Growing apples
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?
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?
Vicki Cooke, Kitchen Garden Keeper at Hampton Court Palace explores the sweet and the sharp of gooseberries
Sour power with sorrel
Add a whole new dimension to your menus with sorrel. Keeper of the Royal Kitchen Garden at Hampton Court, Vicki Cooke explains
Let us rewind, lettuce history
Vicki Cooke rewinds history and unravels the myths and magic of the humble lettuce
