How to freeze beans for best results
There is some debate as to whether it is best to blanche beans first or not, so here’s our definitive opinion on the matter… Firstly, it’s important to say that…
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My 2 Mini Wildflower Meadows – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
A few weeks back, in mid July, I took delivery of 150 of Rocket Gardens’ new wildflower plugs and set about creating 2 mini wildflower meadows. So far so good…
Watch out for these self-seeders
This is the time of year when a lot of herbs and other plants produce their seeds. It can be either very welcome if you are happy to leave your…
Why do my potatoes disintegrate when boiled?
If your homegrown potatoes are turning to mush when you cook them, you may be wondering why. Well, it’s nearly always to do with growing conditions… If your potatoes have…
Powdery Mildew
At this time of year, powdery mildew is quite commonly experienced in veg plots, affecting courgettes, squashes, peas and other crops too. The leaves start to develop a white/grey powdery…
Composting for Beginners
Get ahead of the game for next year by composting old plants and foliage as you harvest and prune this season’s crops. All being well you should have a good…
Growing Celery – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
This is my first year growing celery, and I’ve been a little unsure as to how it would turn out. After doing a bit of digging around to see what…
Tomato, strawberry and basil salad
Our friends over at Cornish Sea Salt have sent us this unusual salad recipe, and it is delicious! It is well worth trying this pairing of tomatoes and strawberries. Look…
A guide to autumn planting & growing
Planting up some extras in September or October will keep your veg patch productive, giving you a home harvest right through till next spring. Growing in autumn requires less work…
Storing your crops
If you’re harvesting a glorious glut of summer veg from your garden at the moment, then you might be wondering what on earth you’re going to do with everything. These…
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…
Growing Aubergines – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
This is my 3rd attempt growing aubergines, and I was hoping it would be 3rd time lucky. In the first year my plants formed a few small fruits which sadly…