Will I need to harden off plants?
We’ve been asked this question a few times recently, so thought we’d put together an article. The short answer is no, because we grow our plants in unheated polytunnels, and…
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Choosing Courgette & Squash Varieties to Grow
We have a great range of different varieties when it comes to growing squash and courgettes, and of course it can be tempting to grow them all. One option, if…
Cordon vs Shrub Tomatoes
You may not have come across the term ‘cordon’ tomato before, but essentially it is a tomato plant that grows upright and needs to be ‘trained.’ A shrub tomato plant,…
5 things that are just better homegrown – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I think I might have written something like this a couple of years ago, but I tend to think about it a lot at this time of year when I…
March in the Veg Patch
If you’ve been growing over autumn and winter, you may be noticing the beginning of the ‘hungry gap’ now, as many crops go over. With luck, you may have some…
Top tips for growing tomatoes outdoors
Whilst a greenhouse or polytunnel gives tomatoes plenty of warmth and makes a cosy home for them, you can also grow them outdoors. Here are a few tips to keep…
Should I grow climbing beans or dwarf beans?
They’re one of the most popular things to grow at home, producing lots and lots of beans to harvest for several weeks in summer and through to early autumn. If…
My favourite herbs & why I like them – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I really enjoy using herbs in the kitchen. They can really change a meal, especially when it comes to cooking vegetables. I think that perhaps us Brits have a tendency…
How to pack more in by growing ‘baby’ veg
Growing and harvesting baby veg is a great way to get more from your plot. Not only can it save on space by planting a little closer together, but it…
3 Ways to Protect Your Veg Crops this Spring
We thought we’d feature this article now so that you can start gathering any bits and bobs you may need ahead of planting later on in spring. We’re looking at…
What to plant now
If you are itching to get out in the garden, there are a few things that you can plant over the next few weeks. Other than those listed below, we…
Spiced Parsnip & Maple Syrup Cake
Here’s a great recipe for using up winter-harvested parsnips, with a mascarpone and maple syrup filling. The cake itself is quite crumbly and not too sweet, and the parsnip adds…