How to force rhubarb
Forcing rhubarb is one of the first jobs to do in the veg patch at the beginning of the year. As soon as you see that first sign of life…
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Using Edible Flowers
With the launch of our new Edible Flower Pack this month, here are some great ideas to inspire your culinary adventures this summer, as well as some tips as to…
Warm your beds
It’s such a good idea to start warming the soil in any veg beds at this time of year. It’s so easy to do and the added warmth will help…
Diary of a Rocket Gardener: Moles in the veg patch
Ok, so last week I spotted some molehills in my veg patch. I’m not amused. There’s so much space for them to choose as my garden is surrounded by fields…why…
Soggy, cloggy soil – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
So, I live in Cornwall and it has been a relatively mild winter, but a really wet one. I often go out in the morning to feed the chickens to…
Using companion plants
With the return of our Companion Plant Pack we’re going to explain a bit more about how you can use companion plants to keep pests away from your vegetable crops… Growing…
Growing potatoes for the first time?
Seed potatoes are traditionally planted on Good Friday, but you actually have a much bigger planting window than that! Seed potatoes can be planted anytime from March to July really,…
Worried about wind?
If things are a little windy and exposed in your garden, it doesn’t mean you can’t grow your own veg. You just need to choose the right things to grow…
Are organic slug pellets hedgehog-friendly?
Last week I wrote about the various different ways I have tried, and have yet to try, to keep my most problematic pests off my veg. One thing I mentioned…
An easy way to start a new veg patch
Starting a brand new veg patch can be a little overwhelming, with all sorts of questions cropping up from “how do I build a raised bed?” to “can I grow…
How to improve soil
Preparing your soil for spring growing is the number one job for this time of year. The sooner you can get started, the better, but obviously that may be tricky…
My 5 Biggest Pests (and how to deal with them)
I’ve been spending a few hours in the veg patch over the last few days as we’ve finally had some nice, dry spells. Mostly I am busy preparing beds for…