Dividing and Forcing Rhubarb
Dividing Rhubarb Which rhubarb plants should I divide? If you’ve been growing rhubarb for several years, then it is beneficial to divide the plants to keep them healthy. Equally, if…
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3 Garden projects to start before spring
Winter weekends, when they are not too miserable and wet, are a good time to get some bigger projects out of the way, ready for the season ahead. Here are…
How to make your plot more productive
Here are our suggestions for growing more veggies per square metre, keeping plants healthier and minimising pests and disease.
When to expect your plants…
If you’ve placed an order with us for spring plants, or one of our veg patches, or if you’re about to place an order, then this article explains when you…
New Veg Plants for 2022
Here are the newest additions to our organic veg plug plant range for 2022:
Leftovers Boxing Day Brunch
Any leftovers can be used in this recipe – roast potatoes or parsnips, leftover sprouts – you could even put stuffing in there. A good start to Boxing Day! …
The best onion gravy (v)
Make a hearty meat-free gravy for your Christmas dinner…this recipe is SO good! Ingredients (serves 4-6) 2 large onions, sliced 1tbsp olive oil 500ml water/veg stock 1 veg stock…
Super Tasty Leek & Cauliflower Cheese
If you love cheesy leeks AND cauliflower cheese, then combine the two together in this very yummy recipe. It’s great as part of a roast… Ingredients 250g leek, chopped…
A Red Cabbage & Beetroot Christmas Sensation
With cranberries, ginger, apple cider vinegar and a surprising secret ingredient, this is a the most delicious side dish for Christmas Day. If it’s a little tart (depending on the…
Problems with Parsnips & Celeriac Leaves – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’ve been a little confused by my celeriac and parsnip plants these last few months, probably since October. I couldn’t understand why the leaves were turning brown and then paper…
How to clean mesh netting – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Last week, I mentioned that I had some rather unsightly green mesh netting. I was worried that it wouldn’t let through enough light and wanted to give it a good…
Steamed Broccoli with Tahini Dressing
This is so easy to make, and a lovely way to cook broccoli, whether it’s green calabrese broccoli or purple sprouting. Ingredients 1 broccoli 1 tbsp tahini paste 1 tbsp…