A Borlotti Bean Mishap – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’m a bit gutted. I think my amazing crop of borlotti beans is doomed… so far I’ve had to get rid of about 50% and I’m not feeling confident about…
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Make a Nettle Feed
A good weekend job for those who are growing autumn/winter crops is to make a nettle feed. You can then use this feed to boost your crops over the next…
Pest of the Month: Rats, Mice et al
You may find signs of hungry rodents in your veg patch over the next few months… the little things will be searching for food, creating tunnels and holes as they…
Woodchip is this gardener’s best friend… Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I have a fairly large plot, and there are a lot of persistent weeds to keep on top of, from bindweed, docks, and brambles to wildflowers like campions, creeping buttercup…
Watch out for baby snails
Smaller than your little fingernail, baby snails are very discreet and can do quite a lot of damage without being spotted! We’re seeing quite a few of them at the…
Getting beds ready for the winter
If there are any beds or pots that you won’t be using until next spring, then it’s worth putting them to bed for the winter and giving the soil a…
How to overwinter chillies…
If you’ve still got some chillies growing in a greenhouse then why not give them a prune and bring them indoors to overwinter. You’ll get another crop from them next…
Wait for frosts before harvesting these…
Some crops will taste better after a frost or two, as it brings the sugars out, so check this list before you start harvesting your autumn veg! BUT…if you need…
Watch out for stormy weather – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Hmmm…I should have prepared my crops for the storms! We’ve had a lot of rain recently and strong winds too, and my veg patch is looking a bit sorry for…
How to store winter squash
If harvested once they’re fully ripe, you should be able to store winter squash for several months… try to wait until the leaves start to die off and the stalk…
October in the Veg Patch
October is a month to make the most of! There’s plenty to harvest, of course, but we also have a few weeks left in which to plant out veggies for…
Composting for Beginners
As you pull up end of season plants, it is a great time to start composting (or to top up existing compost piles). For those of you that are just…