My Favourite Varieties – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’m off on holiday this week, giving my veg patch a little break (not that I’ve been very busy in it anyway, it’s been far too wet and cold!) and…
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Pretty, tasty veg
These flowers are the flowers of the Jerusalem Artichoke. They’re pretty, aren’t they? In this post we explore some really decorative veg that you could happily grow in flower beds…
Short on space? Try vertical growing
Using the concept of vertical growing can really help you to get maximum yield from the smallest amount of space. It is ideal for town gardens and patios. There are…
Composting for my no-dig garden…Diary of a Rocket Gardener
It may have been chilly over the weekend, but it was dry (almost unheard of lately, here in Cornwall) so I spent a good chunk of time out in the…
Which squash have the best flavour?
We have a wonderful range of pumpkin and squash varieties, of all different shapes, colours and sizes. We know it can be difficult to choose sometimes, so here are our…
Which brassica is easiest to grow? Kale…
You’ll find that growing kale (any of the varieties) is incredibly easy as you needn’t worry so much about pests like cabbage white caterpillars. In fact, pigeons will probably be…
Why I’m going “no-dig”
So, I’ve been doing lots of reading over the winter and researching the principles of “no-dig”. I’ve also booked myself onto a Charles Dowding course in April so I’m hoping…
When is the best time to plant veg plug plants?
We’ve already started sowing seeds for spring and it won’t be long until we have hundreds of plug plants ready to send. But the planting season is longer than you’d…
5 Unusual veg to grow
One of the most enjoyable things about having your own veg patch is growing things that are a little out of the ordinary. These are our top five recommendations –…
Plan your growing for the season ahead
As spring approaches it’s time to think about your planting plan for the season ahead. Here’s a quick guide to get you started. MID FEB – MID APRIL Try and…
Good soil is the secret to success
To make the most of the season, it really pays to start with good quality soil that is rich in nutrients and has good drainage. The soil is a plant’s source…
Knowledge is power
Here’s an interesting slug statistic…a slug can travel up to 12 metres per night. So if you’re collecting up slugs at dusk (always a good strategy) then make sure you…