Tricks of the trade…Keep aphids away
Aphids can be a bit of a pain in the veg patch, but there are various ways of keeping them at bay. These are the three cunning methods that we…
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How to harvest your artichokes
If you’ve been growing globe artichokes, then they are probably getting close to harvest time by now…and you want to make sure you harvest them at the perfect moment for…
Diary of a Rocket Gardener…in the greenhouse
Last summer I built a makeshift greenhouse out of old reclaimed windows. I grew all my tomatoes, peppers and chillies in pots in the greenhouse whilst the ground was covered with…
Tricks of the trade: Prevent bolting
Broccoli, cabbage, oriental leaves, lettuces, spinach and a few others can sometimes “bolt” unexpectedly at this time of year. Rather than producing lots of lovely leaves, they suddenly decide to…
Weekly checks worth keeping on top of
As we head into the peak growing time there are a number of little things going on in the kitchen garden that you should keep an eye on. This is…
Diary of a Rocket Gardener…an evening of planting
Having spent most of last week pondering my plot, this week I’ve started planting. I should have learnt my lesson last year – that planting always takes longer than I expect…
Map out your veg patch for the summer
We’ve put together a little guide to take you through the next few months and help you get the most from your veg patch this summer. A little extra planting…
June in the Veg Patch…perfect for planting!
Hello June!!!! Hooray! June is our favourite month in the veg patch here at Rocket Gardens. It’s the month that those of us that fancy growing at home take away a few plants…
Make a herby topping
This is a really great way of using herbs from your garden, and it works well for all sorts of things, from white fish to lamb cooked on the BBQ….
Tricks of the trade…growing raspberries
Raspberries must be one of the easiest fruits to grow here in the UK as they don’t mind a wet summer, or a slight nip in the air! You can easily…
The Rocket Guide to Pests & Diseases – Part 3: The Usual Suspects
If you’ve already read parts 1 and 2 of our guide to pests and diseases then you should hopefully have been able to identify the cause of whatever problem it is…
Make the most of your greenhouse
Some veg grow much better in a greenhouse or polytunnel than they do outside. These are the tender veggies like tomatoes, peppers, chillies, aubergines and okra. Basil grows well in…