Will my squash ripen?
If you’re growing winter squashes or pumpkins, you should hopefully have some decent sized fruits on the plants by now and they’ve still got a few weeks to grow and…
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Why have my tomatoes cracked?
Split skin on tomatoes as they ripen is not all that uncommon, but it is quite easily avoided with regular watering… Moving from dry to waterlogged soil will cause the…
Courgette & Tomato Bake
This is a great way to use up an abundance of tomatoes and courgettes if you’re finding yourself a little overrun! It’s a simple recipe, and great with a salad…
No Aubergines? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
This is a familiar topic for me. It’s my fourth year of growing aubergines (or perhaps my fifth?) and as ever, no fruits are forming. I’m officially giving up, and…
Dealing with Aphids
One of the most common pests in the veg patch, aphids suck the sap from stems and, if numbers are too much, can be quite troublesome with your veg plants….
Courgettes stopped fruiting? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I have three courgette plants growing this year, planted back in mid-May. I’d felt quite self-satisfied when I planted them, because normally I plant far more than I need. Three…
Do Autumn Veg Plants need a Greenhouse?
With our Autumn Plants now available to pre-order (with delivery from late-August through to mid/late-October), we’ve received a number of queries from customers wondering if they will need to be…
Blight on Tomato Plants?
Even if you’re growing tomatoes in a greenhouse or polytunnel you may find them struggling with blight this season. It has been so cool this August, and without the sunshine…
Chocolate Torte with a Secret Ingredient
Okay, so it’s not such a secret, as we’re giving you the recipe… this chocolate torte uses two aubergines to make it incredibly gooey and delicious. Please try it, you’ll…
Harvest leeks before they bolt
If you planted early in the season, you may see some leeks starting to produce buds now after the heatwave we had the other week. If so, you might want…
Powdery Mildew
At this time of year, squashes, courgettes and peas (amongst others) often start to develop a white, powdery coating. The leaves start to develop a white/grey powdery coating before they…
An easy & effective way to clear new beds – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’m feeling very pleased this summer with a bed that I have finally uncovered. Previously a haven of bindweed, nettles and (gasp) knotweed, I covered it with weed membrane about…