How Long will Cavolo Nero Grow?
The kale pictured here was planted last autumn, in Sept 2020, so it’s just over a year old and still going strong. You can really get a lot from one…
Author: Rocket Gardens
A hole in my celeriac! Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’ve got the hang of growing celeriac now – after a few failed attempts, I’ve learnt that they need a lot of compost, and a lot of watering, preferably with…
Should I give up on my Purple Sprouting Broccoli?
If you’re growing sprouting broccoli, you may have found it to be a disappointing season! We’ve certainly experienced this, and have heard from local farmers who have found the same…
Winter Salads & Frost
As frosty mornings start welcoming us into winter, here’s a quick guide to getting the most from your salad leaves and keeping them protected. Which salad plants need protecting? It…
Grow Your Own Cut Flower Patch
Next spring we’ll be growing loads of cut flower plug plants for you to enjoy growing in your plot. They are incredibly easy-to-grow varieties, and from just a small space…
Beetroot, Kale & Feta
This classic combination makes for a lovely, warming autumn lunch with some flat bread or pitta. If you’ve got golden beetroot growing too, it looks lovely! Ingredients: 3-4 medium beetroot…
Roasted Carrot with Tahini
This is an easy recipe that makes carrots into really quite a special side dish. Great with some flat bread and mezze, or served with other roasted veggies and/or meat….
5 Ways with Squash
If you have any squashes that are a little on the large size, then a good idea is to cut them and roast them, and then you can use them…
Pasta with Roasted Squash
A great way of using up roast squash for a midweek meal – it’s great comfort food! Ingredients (serves 4) 1 medium squash, roasted 1 red onion, peeled & diced…
New to Composting? Some pointers…
At this time of year, there is plenty to put on the compost pile, from all the old veg plants as well as grass cuttings and raked up leaves. This…
Cabbage White Caterpillars in Autumn
As we reach mid-October, the season for Cabbage White butterflies is coming to an end, so the good news is that they shouldn’t be laying many more eggs from now…
Now is the time to mulch
Whether you are going to keep on growing through winter, or put your plot to bed until next spring, now is a brilliant time to mulch your veg beds to…