Top tips for drying beans
Borlotti beans and French beans can both be dried out on the stalk before being podded and stored, but we’d urge you to read this first to make sure they…
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Cakes with veg
I’ve been getting ready for a Macmillan coffee morning this week, fitting in a bit of baking since it’s been a bit too wet and wild to merit spending time…
How much planting time is left for autumn?
We’re aiming to get all our plants dispatched for autumn within the next 3 weeks, by mid-October, before we lose too much daylight and before the weather turns cold. By…
What to do about Bolting Leeks
I’m a bit gutted this week as several of my leek plants have bolted. I absolutely love leeks and the first thing I read when I started researching “leeks bolted”…
Courgette overload? Try this tasty soup…
Ha ha, if there’s something nearly all veg growers can agree on, it’s that courgettes just keep on going, even when you’ve had enough of them. This soup is incredibly…
Don’t let your pumpkins and squashes rot
If you are growing pumpkins and winter squashes, then it is very wise to protect the fruits from soggy soil. When they sit on soggy soil, they tend to rot,…
Why aren’t my cucamelons growing bigger?
If your cucamelon fruits seem to be stuck at the size of a grain of rice, then you are not alone. There are a number of potential reasons for this…
How to dry herbs
As many herbs peak in September before dying back until next spring, or just getting a bit tired looking over the colder months, it’s a good time for drying out…
Make your own compost and leaf mould mulch
You can never have too much compost/mulch available in your veg patch, and making your own will save quite a bit of money each year. Now is the time to…
Fridge or larder for storing veg? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Throughout the summer I have airbnb guests staying in my house, and I always make sure they have space for food in the fridge, which leaves less space for my…
How to prune raspberries
Autumn is a good time to get on top of fruit, and raspberries are definitely going to be in need of a little pruning. If you’re not sure how, then…
What to do if you choose not to keep growing
You don’t HAVE to keep growing over autumn and winter, so if you’d rather give your garden and yourself a rest until next spring then these are some good steps…