How to grow successfully in colder zones
If you’re in a particularly chilly part of the UK but would like to grow your own during autumn and winter, then there are a few things you can do…
Author: Rocket Gardens
Getting rid of bindweed
So, my no-dig approach has generally been going well this season. The number of weeds I’ve had has definitely been improved by the method of covering each raised bed with…
A little bit of celeriac maintenance
Celeriac is a fairly low maintenance plant, but as we creep into autumn there are a couple of things you can do to make sure you get a great crop….
What to do with all these Tromboncinos…
Wowsers, these Tromboncinos are growing like crazy! I have just three plants, and at today’s count 27 sizeable squashes (we’re talking a couple of feet long at least), as well…
The most amazing, calming herbal tea
Back in July I added a few more herb plants to the pots outside my front door and now that we’ve had a bit of rain they are doing really…
Vegetable paella to the rescue…
Sometimes you just need a dish that you can load up with veggies, and paella is a great option for doing just that! The added beauty is that it’s a…
How to make sensationally good-looking salads
This is an easy win. By carefully picking a selection of different leaves, of different sizes and dressing them with edible flowers and herbs you’ll have all your lunch guests…
A fab side dish using beetroot and chard
This makes a great side dish,and if you have a cast-iron skillet it can easily be made on the bbq too, making it a good option for those that don’t…
Grilled Courgettes
If you’re growing courgettes you may be wondering what on earth to do with them all. This little recipe is delicious and can be easily adapted for variety. It works…
Amazingly quick and yummy mixed greens
This is such an easy way to use up lots of leaves and other greens, but the best bit about it is that it’ll have everyone wanting more as the…
3 ways to barbecue corn-on-the-cob
There’s nothing quite like homegrown, barbecued corn-on-the-cobs. The key is to cook them fresh on the same day that you pick them to get the best flavour. BBQ them in…
Invasion of the Voles
Harrumph. I have just seen a vole (I am pretty sure it was a vole) scurry across the log store in the veg patch. I suspect he is just one…