The Best Boxing Day Brunch – diary of a Rocket Gardener
I love Boxing Day leftovers, and I particularly enjoy concocting brunch with bits and bobs left from the huge roast the day before. This is a bit of a go-to…
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A Christmas Veg Medley – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I am a keen gardener with a big veg plot, and my sister grows her own food too. She is a vegetarian and we both love cooking, so when we…
Want to grow your own Christmas Veg next year?
If you didn’t grow any of your own veggies to harvest this Christmas, then make sure you don’t miss out next year. Here’s when you’ll need to plant things in…
Christmas Vegetables
If you’re getting ready to harvest some homegrown veggies over Christmas, then have a quick look through our collection of veg recipes and ideas… Brussels Sprouts Finely slice your sprouts…
Worms work wonders
Worms have a wonderful way of composting kitchen waste. They are brilliant at it! Our friends at Wiggly Wigglers have a few wise words when it comes to working with…
Squash, Cheddar and Thyme Soup
I made a huge batch of this soup the other day for a charity event, and I thought I’d share the recipe with you all. If you, like me, have…
A pre-winter to-do list
To get a good start to next spring, there are a few things you can do now before winter sets in. It’s definitely worth getting on top of these things…
Harvesting celeriac
Celeriac can be left in the ground until you want to use it, although you will need to protect it against hard frosts. Alternatively you can pull it up and…
The best parsnip soup
If you love a roast parsnip, then you have got to try this delicious soup. It’s a great one for Christmas too with warming ginger and apple flavours. Ingredients 1…
From root to leaf
At this time of year there are many root veggies coming out of the ground ready for cooking. Most can be used in their entirety, so read on for some…
Watch out for your sprouts!
Whilst many of us humans have a dislike for sprouts, many garden dwellers love them. This can be a problem, as one minute you have beautiful round sprouts growing, and…
Uh-oh, my parsnips have resprouted!
Hmm, I’m not sure this is meant to happen yet! I planted out my parsnips in late May, expecting to start harvesting them around now. I’ve pulled up 2 or…