Should I feed soil for winter plants?
You might see general gardening advice suggesting that there is no need to feed plants in the winter as they are not actively growing. This period of non-growth tends to…
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Are my nets letting in enough light? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
All the gales and storms have been blowing my mesh netting around my veg patch for a few weeks now. I finally went to go and tidy it all up…
Winter Greens with Ginger & Orange
Spice things up a bit with this recipe – the ginger works so well with all the other Christmas flavours, and it’s a welcome change to some of the more…
Everything is being eaten! Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Seriously, everything is being eaten this winter. If it’s not slugs, it’s snails. If it’s not snails, it’s pigeons. If it’s not pigeons, it’s mice. If it’s not mice, it’s…
Warm Squash Salad with Winter Leaves & Feta
Just the thing for a healthy but warming lunch at this time of year… this is simple and easy to make. If you have a large squash, you may as…
Watch out for slugs & snails at the moment
These guys are doing well at hiding in brassica leaves – the warm, damp weather is just what they enjoy and they seem to be doing more damage than most…
A warm autumn in the veg patch – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
It’s been so strange to see such different activity in the veg patch this autumn. Even though I’m based in Cornwall where the temperatures tend to stay a little milder…
How Long will Cavolo Nero Grow?
The kale pictured here was planted last autumn, in Sept 2020, so it’s just over a year old and still going strong. You can really get a lot from one…
A hole in my celeriac! Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’ve got the hang of growing celeriac now – after a few failed attempts, I’ve learnt that they need a lot of compost, and a lot of watering, preferably with…
Should I give up on my Purple Sprouting Broccoli?
If you’re growing sprouting broccoli, you may have found it to be a disappointing season! We’ve certainly experienced this, and have heard from local farmers who have found the same…
Winter Salads & Frost
As frosty mornings start welcoming us into winter, here’s a quick guide to getting the most from your salad leaves and keeping them protected. Which salad plants need protecting? It…
Grow Your Own Cut Flower Patch
Next spring we’ll be growing loads of cut flower plug plants for you to enjoy growing in your plot. They are incredibly easy-to-grow varieties, and from just a small space…