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This is a little off topic, but I thought it would be of interest to many of Rocket Gardener’s customers, as having hens is right up there with growing veg…

Now that Halloween has passed, all those winter squashes and pumpkins are looking very tempting for some comforting soups. Here are our three fave recipes… In first place is Riverford’s…

In previous years, in my clay-heavy soil, I have grown reasonable leeks. They have, however, been somewhat short and stumpy without the long blanched stems that you’d hope for. This…

At this time of year it’s wise to be prepared for early frosts, especially if you’ve got a few last crops growing or new seedlings in the ground… many will…

As the clocks go back, autumn planting comes to an end, and the first few frosts threaten, we’ve pulled together a quick check list for your veg plot. Be sure…

I thought I’d write a little update on my Borlotti Beans for anyone who might be struggling with the same problem. In a nutshell, my beans got very wet and…

I’m a bit gutted. I think my amazing crop of borlotti beans is doomed… so far I’ve had to get rid of about 50% and I’m not feeling confident about…

A good weekend job for those who are growing autumn/winter crops is to make a nettle feed. You can then use this feed to boost your crops over the next…

You may find signs of hungry rodents in your veg patch over the next few months… the little things will be searching for food, creating tunnels and holes as they…

I have a fairly large plot, and there are a lot of persistent weeds to keep on top of, from bindweed, docks, and brambles to wildflowers like campions, creeping buttercup…

Smaller than your little fingernail, baby snails are very discreet and can do quite a lot of damage without being spotted! We’re seeing quite a few of them at the…