Diary of a Rocket Gardener- good things come to those that wait
Well it is getting close to that time when there’s not a huge amount to harvest in the veg patch. Once all my parsnips, sprouts and leeks are up (inevitably…
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Great gift ideas
Let us inspire you with seven brilliant and original gift ideas that will be sure to make your loved ones very happy indeed this Christmas…and for quite a few months…
Diary of a Rocket Gardener: Preparing for Fruit
I’ve nearly completed two years working on my kitchen garden now. I started in February 2015 with a completely overgrown patch of land approximately the size of a double tennis…
Growing Winter Purslane
Although it is one of our favourite winter crops, Claytonia Winter Purslane is not very well known. If you’re growing it for the first time this year, rest assured it’s…
Spotty spinach?
If you’re growing spinach or chard at the moment you may notice some chocolate brown/purple spots appearing on their leaves. What’s it all about and what can you do? This…
How to grow gooseberries
Gooseberries are a great addition to the kitchen garden. Once established they’ll give you a fab crop for many years to come without needing too much attention. Choose a spot…
Is your rosemary waterlogged?
Beware of waterlogged rosemary at this time of year, especially if it’s growing in pots or somewhere that doesn’t have great drainage. Too much water can lead to leaves turning…
Diary of a Rocket Gardener: They’re rocketing!
Wow! I am super excited to see how amazingly well my pak choi and wild rocket are doing! I planted them in September, having tried to grow them for the…
How to grow rhubarb
Over the winter we send our rhubarb as crowns. This basically means that you won’t really see any foliage at all, as whilst the plant is dormant it is just…
How cold weather will affect your veg plants
If this is the first time you’ve grown veg over the winter then you might wonder what to expect as the weather turns from autumn to winter. So far, the…
Diary of a Rocket Gardener: Fighting winter weeds
I think I had lulled myself into a false sense of security regarding weeds over autumn and winter. I subconsciously believed that all the weeds in the world would suddenly…
Is your plot ready for winter?
Here’s a final little checklist for you to tick off to make sure your plot is fully prepared for winter so that you get a great crop next spring from…