Getting beds ready for the winter
If there are any beds or pots that you won’t be using until next spring, then it’s worth putting them to bed for the winter and giving the soil a…
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How to overwinter chillies…
If you’ve still got some chillies growing in a greenhouse then why not give them a prune and bring them indoors to overwinter. You’ll get another crop from them next…
Wait for frosts before harvesting these…
Some crops will taste better after a frost or two, as it brings the sugars out, so check this list before you start harvesting your autumn veg! BUT…if you need…
Watch out for stormy weather – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Hmmm…I should have prepared my crops for the storms! We’ve had a lot of rain recently and strong winds too, and my veg patch is looking a bit sorry for…
How to store winter squash
If harvested once they’re fully ripe, you should be able to store winter squash for several months… try to wait until the leaves start to die off and the stalk…
October in the Veg Patch
October is a month to make the most of! There’s plenty to harvest, of course, but we also have a few weeks left in which to plant out veggies for…
Composting for Beginners
As you pull up end of season plants, it is a great time to start composting (or to top up existing compost piles). For those of you that are just…
Shield Bugs on my Chard – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Over the past few weeks I have noticed the appearance of several brown spots and blemishes on my Rainbow Chard plants. I had put it down to “chocolate spot” and…
How to improve your soil over autumn & winter
As we reach mid autumn it is a great time to give your soil a bit of TLC so that next spring your plants will have a better chance to…
Harvest leeks before they bolt
As a general rule, leeks can be left in the ground over autumn and winter until you’re ready to eat them. However, if they are threatening to flower, think again….once…
A quick look at the next few weeks
We’re now well and truly in the midst of harvest time, with spaces cropping up all around the veg patch as more veggies reach the end of their season. As…
How are your sprouts looking?
If your sprouts are looking a bit loose headed, like the ones pictured here, then don’t be too disappointed… firstly, you can still eat them. Just harvest them as normal and…