Using biodegradable mulch sheet
Although this photo is from a garden in summer, using a biodegradable sheet mulch like this can work really well in autumn and winter too, by keeping the soil a…
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Now is a good time to start no-dig growing – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Last week I wrote about grey mould, aka botrytis, on my cabbage plants, and in that article I explained that I hoped that using no-dig methods would help the soil…
A Hearty Veggie Chilli
Packed with lots of veggies from the garden and full of flavour, this is great comfort food for a wet and windy autumn evening. You can chop and change ingredients…
The Next Few Months – from Autumn to Spring
As the leaves fall at this time of year, the veg patch empties rapidly with plants being pulled up at the end of the season. You may be planting up…
Grey mould on vegetable plants – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I didn’t pay much attention to the courgette leaves turning mouldy over the past few weeks. I figured it was just a severe case of powdery mildew and that the…
Baked Ratatouille Recipe
This is a favourite recipe of ours for early autumn, using up lots of fresh veggies from the garden and lovely and warming for the early autumn without being too…
An easy way to spruce up roasted vegetables
Whether it’s roasted carrots, roasted aubergines or roasted beetroot, a simple tahini sauce can transform them. Great with flat bread and some grilled halloumi. Ingredients 1 tbsp tahini paste 2-3…
Bottles to build raised beds – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I thought this would be a good post to share in case others are in need of revamping or building raised beds this autumn. I built some raised beds in…
The Next Few Weeks – Autumn Planting & Summer Clearing
This article takes a look at the next four or five weeks in the vegetable garden, through late September and early October, which is a time both for clearing up…
Plant Purple Sprouting Broccoli for Spring…
You can plant out Purple Sprouting Broccoli plug plants over the next few weeks and, all going well, they will provide you with a wonderful crop in spring. Where to…
Storing Beans – Borlotti, Yin Yang & Canellini
Some of our bean varieties are particularly good for storing – these include Borlotti, Yin Yang and Canellini. You can either dry them to store in an airtight container, or…
Delicious Veg Cakes to Bake
Here are a few recipes that will get the taste buds going over the next few weeks! It’s the time of year for gluts, and what better way to use…