How Hot do you like your Chillies?
Chillies are nice and easy to grow, whether it’s in pots on a sunny patio or in a growbag in the greenhouse. You usually get a good crop and you…
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A clever way to grow
If you’re choosing which veg plants to grow this spring you might be a bit concerned about the amount of space that everything takes up. If this is you, then…
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Ten that taste better homegrown
If you’re short on space, then choose your veg plants wisely! We’d recommend going for those fruit and vegetables that taste so much sweeter and flavoursome when they’re eaten within…
Ordered already? What happens next…
So, you’ve ordered your plants or veg garden from Rocket Gardens and now you’re wondering what happens next. Let us explain… Right now, we’re growing loads of plants Our growing season started…
How to grow cucamelons
These dinky little cucamelons are a really fun addition to the kitchen garden. They are relatively new on the veg scene (well, they’ve been on the Mexican veg scene for…
Win the battle against slugs and snails
Ask any veg grower what their number one challenge is in the garden and the answer will inevitably be “slugs.” If this is you, then don’t give up on your…
The right soil for carrots
Carrots like to be grown in very light, deep soils and will tend to split if grown in heavy or sticky clay soils. If you don’t have the right type…
Dip your toe in
If you’re new to veg growing but unsure where to start, then we’re here to encourage you to dip your toe in. The best advice we can give you is…
Everything you need to know about Okra
New for 2017, Okra (also known as Ladies Fingers on account of its shape) is one of the more unusual vegetable plants in the Rocket Gardens collection. Best grown in a greenhouse…
Looking for the perfect veg patch?
There are lots of different ways of growing your own with Rocket Gardens, and one of the most popular is to start with one of our Instant Gardens. You get…
Thoughts on the lettuce shortage
We’ve read so many articles about the lettuce shortage and how it’s affecting supermarket shelves that we thought we’d give our two pennies worth. If you haven’t heard about this…