Futureproof for Dry Spells Next Season
This heatwave will soon be over, we hope, and autumn should bring rainfall. With this in mind, it will soon be time to put a few things in place so…
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Growing Brassicas in the Shade – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Well, I don’t think I’ve ever had such a successful looking bunch of brassicas in my veg patch. It’s very exciting to see (I hope these are not famous last…
Top Tips for Drought
We thought it might be handy to put together a list of tips for looking after your veg patch when water is scarce – here are some ideas that may…
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…
Strip tomato leaves for a better crop
Once you’ve got a few trusses of green tomatoes on your plants, it’s a good idea to strip off some of the excess foliage. This will help the plants to…
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…
When to harvest sweetcorn
Homegrown sweetcorn is one of the ultimate treats, and harvesting it at the right time and eating it on the same day means you get to enjoy it at its…
Check for caterpillars regularly
Don’t let your brassicas get munched by caterpillars. Even if they are growing under netting, it is wise to check the leaves for eggs and caterpillars regularly. Every other day…
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…
August in the Veg Patch
August is such a great month for harvesting, and usually the most productive month in the vegetable garden. There’s still a little time to get a few extra vegetable plants…
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…