Storing winter squash & pumpkins
If your pumpkins and winter squashes are ripe then you can bring them in to store now – if the skin is well cured then they should last several months….
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Do I have to harvest cabbages straight away?
As colder weather approaches, you may find your cabbages nearing maturity (if they haven’t already done so.) You’ll know when your cabbages are ready to harvest because they will have…
Check your leeks – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I don’t think my leeks know if they are coming or going this autumn. One minute it has turned cold, wet and windy, then next it seems that summer is…
5 things to plant now for a longer supply of winter greens
With the right plants, you can quite easily have a supply of healthy homegrown greens that’ll keep you going from November through to March/April. Here are our top suggestions for…
The next few weeks – mid to late October
We’re anticipating another week or so of reasonable weather before wetter, windier weather moves in and temperatures begin to noticeably drop. With this in mind, here is a quick look…
Planting wildflowers into grass? Now is the time…
If you are planning to grow wildflowers in grassy areas, then Autumn is the ideal time to plant wildflower plugs. It gives the plants enough time to establish their root…
Green Tomato Chutney
If you’re still finding lots of green tomatoes growing on your plants, with little chance of ripening, then don’t despair. This yummy chutney is a wonderful way to put them…
Use, Freeze or Dry Shelled Beans…
There are several different options for any cannellini beans, borlotti beans or other beans that you have been growing for shelling. Use them fresh: If you want to cook the…
Make a Mini Polytunnel for Autumn Salads
If you don’t have a greenhouse or polytunnel to use over winter, it is well worth investing a little time into making a mini polytunnel to provide warmth and shelter…
What should you plant now? Here’s our Top 5
We still have a few weeks, and the window for autumn planting usually closes around 20th October, give or take a few days and depending on the weather. If you’re…
An autumn switchover checklist – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
The next couple of weeks are all about turning the veg garden around for autumn – up come the old plants, in go the new plants, and the soil gets…
Make a Winter Container Garden
For small spaces, or for those who prefer not to trudge down to the allotment in winter, getting a few crops planted up in pots outside the front door is…