Double Whammy for Wood Chip – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I thought I’d share this photo of my amazingly crumbly homemade compost this week. I’m so pleased with it, and have just used it to top up a 4m x…
I thought I’d share this photo of my amazingly crumbly homemade compost this week. I’m so pleased with it, and have just used it to top up a 4m x…
Depending on where you live, you may find that the mild and wet weather has made it very easy to get rid of some of the more persistent weeds. So,…
If you’re spotting lots of mushrooms in your veg patch, then it’s a good sign that you have nice, healthy soil… Mushrooms grow in a different way to your veg…
There is arguably nothing more important than looking after your soil when you are growing veg. Good soil will give you healthy plants that are better able to withstand pests…
Autumn is a brilliant time of year for topping up the compost pile (or starting a new one!) If you’re unsure what to add and what not to add, then…
Good soil will give you a better, healthier crop and you’ll suffer less from weeds and pests too. Doing one very simple little thing will make all the difference…add plenty…
There are four main types of soil: clay, sandy, loam and silt. Whichever type of soil you have you will be able to successfully grow veg, you just need to handle…
Worms have a wonderful way of composting kitchen waste. They are brilliant at it! Our friends at Wiggly Wigglers have a few wise words when it comes to working with…
We think that most avid gardeners would agree with us on this one important point – using a mulch is SO good for your plants and one of the best…
To make the most of the season, it really pays to start with good quality soil that is rich in nutrients and has good drainage. The soil is a plant’s source…
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…
If you’re keen to put in new beds for next spring to increase the size of your veg plot, then now is a really great time to start things off…