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Powdery Mildew

At this time of year, squashes, courgettes and peas (amongst others) often start to develop a white, powdery coating. The leaves start to develop a white/grey powdery coating before they…

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…

Plant Brassicas now for a winter harvest

If you’re opening up lots of spaces in your veg patch as you harvest potatoes, carrots and other veggies, then it is a really good idea to plant out some…

Prune out tomatoes to encourage ripening

Once you’ve got several trusses growing on your tomato plants, you can pinch out the growing tips and prune out some leaves to encourage ripening. This isn’t 100% necessary, but…

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…

When to harvest edamame beans

If you’re growing edamame beans for the first time you may feel a little unsure about when it is best to harvest them. It’s fairly straightforward – once the pods…

Best Ways to Store Your Veggies

As we get into the full swing of harvesting here’s a quick guide to storing your crops as some will keep better at room temperature, others in the fridge and…

Bean & Mangetout Salad

Add a simple herby dressing to fresh beans and mangetout peas from the garden and enjoy it warm or cold. Ingredients (serves 4 as a side dish) 300g beans &…

Courgette, Chilli & Mint

This is the perfect BBQ side dish…. grilled courgettes with mint, chilli, garlic and a squeeze of lemon juice. It’s great with feta, too, and you can easily cook it…