No Powdery Mildew on my Climbing Squash – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I don’t think I’ve ever seen my squash plants quite so heavy with powdery mildew as I have this summer/autumn. They have been really badly affected with the warm, wet…
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Watch out for fungal diseases this month
The recent warm, damp weather has provided the perfect conditions for fungal diseases – powdery mildew, blight, leaf spot and plenty more. Below are some images of common problems to…
Why I’m planting leafy veg where my beans grew
I’m looking forward to planting up all my autumn veggies soon. I’ve had a great harvest this year, and have quite a few bare patches in the garden, so it’s…
September in the Veg Patch
Summer is drawing to an end and hopefully you are enjoying a huge home harvest at the moment, with more courgettes, tomatoes and beans than you can possibly eat in…
The Tastiest Autumn Leaves
Growing tasty leaves over the next few months is such a good idea – they are super healthy, easy to grow, and will give you an ongoing crop even from…
A Quick Guide to Pruning Fruit
If you’re growing any soft fruit in your veg patch at the moment then it is likely to be harvestable very soon. Once they’ve finished fruiting, some plants will need…
Why hasn’t my sweetcorn grown properly?
This is one of the more common queries that we receive at this time of year… if your sweetcorn looks a little shabby with missing kernels when you peel back…
A Windproof Bean Support! Diary of a Rocket Gardener
It’s third time lucky for me and my beans! My beans succumbed to August gales the past two years, toppling over quite quickly when the strong winds blew in and…
5 dishes to use up more veg
If you have more veg than you know what to do with, then you may find these suggestions useful. Each dish can be tailored to use up whatever you currently…
Growing in Clusters
As we get closer to the next planting season, we wanted to talk a bit about planting in groups, and whether or not it is better to thin out some…
Blight on my Beans? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Argh, there’s something wrong with my borlotti beans! I really really hope it’s not going to spread and affect the whole crop, but I have a nasty feeling that I’m…
Cabbage Aphids
The damper, cooler weather is perfect for cabbage aphids. These little creatures will be seen on kale, cabbages, broccoli and other brassicas. You’ll be able to recognise them from their…