Kale Making a Comeback! (Diary of a Rocket Gardener)
A few weeks ago, in August, the Cavolo Nero kale plants that I have been growing since last autumn got well and truly annihilated by cabbage whites…they were CRAWLING in…
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Cauliflower Success – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Look at my beautiful little cauliflower popping his head out finally! This plant was planted at the beginning of May, but didn’t seem to be doing much. Towards the end…
What to plant next
Don’t miss out on autumn planting. There are just a few weeks left to get those autumn and winter crops in the ground, and it is so worth it for…
5 Cakes with Veg
One thing I have found is that the majority of vegetable cake recipes share a love of cinnamon, which I am very fond of, but I wanted to get a…
Composting Dos and Don’ts
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…
No Powdery Mildew on my Climbing Squash – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I don’t think I’ve ever seen my squash plants quite so heavy with powdery mildew as I have this summer/autumn. They have been really badly affected with the warm, wet…
Watch out for fungal diseases this month
The recent warm, damp weather has provided the perfect conditions for fungal diseases – powdery mildew, blight, leaf spot and plenty more. Below are some images of common problems to…
Why I’m planting leafy veg where my beans grew
I’m looking forward to planting up all my autumn veggies soon. I’ve had a great harvest this year, and have quite a few bare patches in the garden, so it’s…
The Tastiest Autumn Leaves
Growing tasty leaves over the next few months is such a good idea – they are super healthy, easy to grow, and will give you an ongoing crop even from…
A Windproof Bean Support! Diary of a Rocket Gardener
It’s third time lucky for me and my beans! My beans succumbed to August gales the past two years, toppling over quite quickly when the strong winds blew in and…
5 dishes to use up more veg
If you have more veg than you know what to do with, then you may find these suggestions useful. Each dish can be tailored to use up whatever you currently…
Growing in Clusters
As we get closer to the next planting season, we wanted to talk a bit about planting in groups, and whether or not it is better to thin out some…