Should I grow climbing beans or dwarf beans?
They’re one of the most popular things to grow at home, producing lots and lots of beans to harvest for several weeks in summer and through to early autumn. If…
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My favourite herbs & why I like them – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I really enjoy using herbs in the kitchen. They can really change a meal, especially when it comes to cooking vegetables. I think that perhaps us Brits have a tendency…
How to pack more in by growing ‘baby’ veg
Growing and harvesting baby veg is a great way to get more from your plot. Not only can it save on space by planting a little closer together, but it…
3 Ways to Protect Your Veg Crops this Spring
We thought we’d feature this article now so that you can start gathering any bits and bobs you may need ahead of planting later on in spring. We’re looking at…
What to plant now
If you are itching to get out in the garden, there are a few things that you can plant over the next few weeks. Other than those listed below, we…
Spiced Parsnip & Maple Syrup Cake
Here’s a great recipe for using up winter-harvested parsnips, with a mascarpone and maple syrup filling. The cake itself is quite crumbly and not too sweet, and the parsnip adds…
Planting onion and shallot sets
Growing onions and shallots from sets is incredibly easy, and it is also a great way of getting out into the garden to plant during that subtle change from late…
Top up beds with compost in February
If you didn’t do it in autumn, then this is a job well worth doing this month, ahead of spring. Simply spreading a layer of compost or well rotted manure…
A Hearty Winter Minestrone Soup Recipe
Call it minestrone or chunky soup, this is a wonderful way of using root veggies along with borlotti beans and squash harvested in autumn. Ingredients (serves 4) 1 onion, peeled…
Success with Fruiting Veg
By fruiting veg, we’re including the following plants: Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Chillies & Peppers, Aubergine, Squash, Courgettes, Beans, Peas. Give them plenty of sun and warmth Some of these will do…
5 Ways to Make More Growing Space
There are several different ways of creating more space to grow your own, without adding raised beds, by finding things to use as planters or containers, or bunging a few…
Growing roots? It’s all in the soil…
Well, growing vegetables always comes down to soil quality really, but for growing root veggies, this is extra true. Here’s how to give your root vegetables the best chance to…