Storing your crops
Hopefully you’re harvesting all sorts of things at the moment, from french beans to maincrop potatoes. With so much coming out of the veg garden, it is helpful to know…
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Late beans, big beans and a kitchen gadget – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
This is a bit of a random post from me this week, but so many people comment on my runner bean slicer that I have begun to realise that it’s…
Alternaria leaf spot on brassicas
This is a common disease that strikes a lot of plants in the brassica family, like broccoli, kale and cabbage leaves. It is particularly prevalent during prolonged periods of warm,…
Blackberry & Apple Crumble Muffins
We didn’t manage to get a good photo of these in time for this week’s Weekly Veg Out newsletter, but we really wanted to include the recipe anyway so that…
Early frosts might mean you need to harvest early
Early frosts look like they may catch some of us off guard this autumn. Already it has been very cold overnight with a hint of frost on the car windscreen…
Planting for autumn? Protect against slugs…
Pests are generally less of a problem in autumn and winter, but there is one that you need to keep at bay when planting out your new veggies in September/October….slugs!…
Harvesting & Storing Borlotti Beans
Borlotti and Cannellini Beans are such a great crop, and if harvested and stored in a certain way you will be able to keep them for several months, ready to…
Tend to soil in autumn for better veg next year
Whether you are planting up a few things to grow over the winter or winding down until next spring, nurturing your soil in autumn will make all the difference to…
Why were my beans so slow to crop? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I mentioned recently how several plants had been growing super slowly this summer, and I’m back on that subject again this week. The reason? My beans. Finally, I am actually…
The Next Few Weeks – September to Late October
There isn’t long now before the dark evenings return and the nights turn cold. With the change in seasons, things slow down in the veg garden but there are still…
Is it a good idea to uncover mature brassicas? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I don’t have any answers for you in my post this week, so there’s my initial confession or veg growing caveat. But I do have questions and ideas, and perhaps…
3 things to get right for autumn growing
If you’re planning to plant a few extras in September or October, following these three tips will help your plants to thrive over autumn and winter.