A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Herbs
Whether you have a windowbox, a few pots outside the door or a dedicated planter, growing herbs is a wonderful addition to a kitchen garden, and equally a very…
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Success with salad leaves
Lettuces and salad leaves are incredibly satisfying to grow. Not only do they grow quickly, but they also produce an awful lot of leaves over a long period, giving you…
Advice for those waiting for Broccoli to sprout
We’re not quite at the time for winter grown broccoli to start producing spears, but it won’t be long and there are a few things to look out for now…
When to replace Rosemary bushes
If you’re growing rosemary, there will come a time when the plant is simply done, and will need to be replaced. It’s worth seeing how yours is doing now, so…
Facing an overgrown plot – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Ok. Confession time – my veg garden is in an absolute state. The once clean woodchip paths are now totally weed-ridden, the no dig beds are weed-ridden, I’ve left clutter…
Top Tips for Laying Out a Container Garden
It’s very rewarding to transform a small space into an abundant veg garden – you can grow a good amount in just a few pots, and by using a range…
Celeriac & Potato Bake
This recipe comes with a warning… it is loaded with cheese and cream and it is seriously rich, and incredibly delicious and moreish! Make sure you have time for a…
Leek & Mushroom Pie
There’s a little twist in this recipe… we’ve added leftover stuffing, which works so well and makes it an excellent recipe for the day after a roast! Ingredients: (serves 6)…
Companion Planting to keep pests at bay
Using companion plants is a good way of bringing a bit of balance into the veg plot and allowing nature to work in your favour. It’s not completely fool proof,…
No need to follow the rules – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
So, there are some ‘golden’ rules when it comes to growing your own vegetables, and these rules are all over the internet and in books, with advice from experts telling…
Choosing the right plants for your garden
We’ve put together some useful ideas for you to help you decide what to grow this year. If you’re growing in a small space, new to growing veg, need some…
How to Grow Veggies All Year Round
Some of the things we are harvesting right now include brussels sprouts, spring onions, kale, spinach and winter salad leaves. Some of these were planted last summer, others in early…