Courgettes stopped fruiting? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I have three courgette plants growing this year, planted back in mid-May. I’d felt quite self-satisfied when I planted them, because normally I plant far more than I need. Three…
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Chocolate Torte with a Secret Ingredient
Okay, so it’s not such a secret, as we’re giving you the recipe… this chocolate torte uses two aubergines to make it incredibly gooey and delicious. Please try it, you’ll…
An easy & effective way to clear new beds – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’m feeling very pleased this summer with a bed that I have finally uncovered. Previously a haven of bindweed, nettles and (gasp) knotweed, I covered it with weed membrane about…
Tagetes to deter blackfly and persistent weeds? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
The other day a friend observed that I had no blackfly on my broad beans. I hadn’t really clocked it until he mentioned it, but this is the first year…
A Slow Season – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’m definitely finding that a lot of vegetables are growing slowly this season, and, having just done a road trip visiting friends ‘up country’ and seeing their gardens, I think…
Beans not looking too healthy? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’ve noticed this season, more than any other season, that my bean plants, and lots of squashes, have struggled. I’ve seen several different discolourations in the leaves – from mottled…
Squirrels eating my Strawberries – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I thought I’d protected my strawberry patch well this year, having lost most of them to blackbirds and squirrels last year. I’d covered the entire patch with netting, and thought…
Save time, water & improve your soil by mulching…
I’ve been mulching quite heavily this past week – I want to have the time over the next month or two to clear a new area to plant some fruit,…
Wildflowers for Cutting – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Ok, I’m not exactly an expert in flower arranging, but I’m quite pleased with how these blooms from my wildflower patch look on my kitchen table. (I took the photo…
Making a Nettle Feed – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Having only just planted out because of the weather, I don’t have a huge amount to do in the veg garden at the moment – watering in the mornings, a…
Finally planting out – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Well, I had planned to plant out by now, but those crazily strong winds and cold daytime temperatures last week/weekend put me off somewhat, so I waited even longer. But,…
Windproof Bean Supports – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’m giving it one more week before I plant out… I’m not going to be tempted to plant earlier, I still think it’s a bit too chilly for beans and…