10 Ways to improve soil health
We like to encourage growers to recognise the importance of looking after the soil in gardens and veg plots. Growing our own food (and other plants) gives us a little…
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How to Recover a Plot That’s Gone Wild – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Hopefully, this post will serve as both inspiration and encouragement for someone else who has been feeling overwhelmed by the task of recovering an overgrown veg plot. As you can…
Protecting New Seedlings from Cold/Wind
We have started shipping some of the hardier veg plants now, but obviously, we can’t guarantee the weather being warm and sunny, so here’s some advice for keeping them protected…
Protect Peas from Cold Winds
Pea plants are reasonably tough, and they’re growing fast in our polytunnels now so we are going to be shipping some of the earlier batches in the next couple of…
The start of the Hungry Gap?
For those of you who have been growing winter crops, you may find that you’re more or less done with harvesting as broccoli plants go over, winter salads start to…
Is it safe to plant out seed potatoes yet?
It’s difficult to know whether we are coming or going with the weather at the moment. Here in Cornwall, the incessant rain seems to have come to an end, but…
Things are finally growing…
What a difference just a couple of days of sunshine can make to how things grow in the polytunnels. Our plants are starting to come along nicely now, and we’ve…
What is leek rust?
Take a look at the leeks in your veg patch. Do any of them have brownish orange streaks or spots on the leaves? If so, they may have rust. Leek…
How much space do I need for growing wildflowers?
You can fill a small space or a large space with wildflowers quite easily using plug plants. This article looks at a few different ideas and tactics for getting your…
Why Growing Herbs on a Slope is a Great Idea
A south-facing slope or bank makes an excellent site for a herb patch. The plants will get good exposure to sun, and the soil will drain well which is perfect…
3 helpful veg patch recommendations – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
My veg patch renewal mission started in earnest over the Easter bank holiday weekend. I found three volunteers to help me on this mega-mission, and will be reporting in on…
Is it too wet to plant strawberries?
If you receive your strawberry plants in the next few weeks, it is a good idea not to plant them in waterlogged soil as they do not fare well. You…