Will my aubergines ever start fruiting? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I vowed last year would be my final attempt at growing aubergines, but they really are one of my favourite vegetables and I don’t like being defeated. I gave it…
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The Next Three Months – August to October in the Veg Patch
August is here and summer will soon start to wind its way into autumn. There is plenty to harvest, there are valuable jobs to be done and there’s a brief…
A better season for fungal diseases? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Normally by late July, I see any number of fungal problems with the leaves of various vegetable plants. Some of the more common issues in my vegetable garden include the…
What can I plant in September/October?
If you’re choosing what final plants to get in the ground in late summer, knowing what you can also plant in autumn may help you to decide. Here’s what will…
Prepare for a courgette glut – recipe ideas
One of the highlights (?!) of August is the inevitable courgette glut that vegetable growers experience. Once they start cropping, they don’t seem to stop! If this sounds familiar, here…
Growing Wild Rocket through the year – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I think I’ve mentioned this several times in the past, but I really find that Wild Rocket grows SO much better in the shade during the summer. This season is…
Late Summer Planting Guide
If you’ve lost plants due to the heatwave, or you’ve harvested a whole load of potatoes and made extra space in your vegetable garden, here are some great ideas for…
3 tips for dealing with aphids
Aphids (greenfly, blackfly, whitefly etc) can be a real pain in the veg patch. They’re not particularly fussy and will happily make themselves at home on many of your veg…
Tending to Tomatoes in the summer
As we come into the height of summer here are a few tips for getting the best out of your tomatoes. Apply a liquid feed fortnightly once fruits start to…
A generous mulch means less watering
If you’re growing your vegetable plants in the ground or in raised beds, then mulching is an excellent way to reduce the amount of watering you need to do. This…
A new love of growing chicory – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I decided to give chicory a go this year, and I am so pleased that I did. It is such a joy to see it growing – I’m a total…
Blossom End Rot in Courgettes and Squashes
We suspect a few of our growers out there may struggle with blossom end rot this season due to the dry weather that we’ve had lately. Once the fruit is…