An introduction to no-dig
The team at Rocket Gardens asked me to do a post on No-Dig Growing to tie in with World Soil Day on 5th December, so here it is…a little intro…
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Befriend a tree surgeon for a good compost supply
Woodchip is an excellent source of compost, so making friends with a local tree surgeon who is happy to provide you with a load of woodchip from time to time…
10 Simple steps to healthier soil
5th December is World Soil Day which always serves as a good prompt for us to focus on the importance of looking after the soil in our gardens and veg…
Mustard Leaves – Best Cooked or Raw?
If you are growing mustard leaves for the first time this autumn/winter, then they should be large enough for you to start harvesting from them by now. If you’re unsure…
Rainbow Hummus
Here’s a recipe for some very colourful hummus that you can make with your own homegrown veggies. It’s a great way of using up wonky veg! Ingredients 1 can chickpeas/250g…
December in the Veg Patch
It’s the last month of the year, and hopefully your veg patch is full of parsnips and sprouts to feed the family with over Christmas. Here’s a quick summary of…
Are woodlice eating my winter purslane? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Back in late September or early October (time lines are blurry this year!) I planted out my winter purslane. It’s in a raised bed right next to some spinach and…
It’s a good time to pull up invasive weeds
Depending on where you live, you may find that the mild and wet weather has made it very easy to get rid of some of the more persistent weeds. So,…
Could those holes be earwig damage?
Earwigs don’t cause a huge amount of problems in the veg patch, but they can nibble holes in leaves overnight, and it’s easy to confuse the damage with slug damage….
Who’s eaten my spring onions? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I was a bit annoyed this weekend to go out to the veg patch and find that something has eaten through the stems of nearly all my spring onions. I…
Gnarly Celeriac? Make Soup…. Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Well I had a somewhat unsuccessful celeriac harvest this year – all my own fault as well. I knew better than to not water them! Celeriac needs a lot of…
5 jobs to do now for next spring
Over the next few weeks it’s a good idea to think ahead to the next growing season and get a few key jobs done…