Why growing with the seasons is best
It’s always very tempting to make a headstart in the garden at this time of year as spring steadily approaches, but it’s not always a worthwhile exercise. Seedlings grown on…
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Is it difficult to grow organically?
One thing that often comes up when we’re chatting to people about growing their own is that they feel growing organically is too difficult and that they wouldn’t get a…
Cooking with Kale
One of the things that is coming out of the veg patch in abundance at the moment is kale. In all sorts of different varieties – Cavolo Nero (black kale,…
3 fun half term projects
If you’re on the lookout for fun ideas to do this half term, we’ve got three that will be fun for you and your children as well as being incredibly beneficial for…
Protect seedlings with horticultural fleece
Horticultural fleece offers two types of protection for seedlings…it keeps some pests away and it keeps them warm. When you plant your seedlings out they are very young and vulnerable, and…
Choosing compost…where does the peat come from?
Peat is a very beneficial product to use in the veg patch and more often than not it is one of the key ingredients that you’ll find in a bag of compost. But it comes…
The Wonder of Worm Cast
Here at Rocket Gardens, we’re huge fans of worm cast. ‘Why are they so fond of this thing that is basically worm poo?’ you may wonder to yourself. Well, with good reason……
Pot Perfect Planting
Pots and containers are a brilliant way of growing a few veggies and you can get great results. In theory, you can simply fill a pot with multi-purpose compost, plant…
Comfrey – a natural fertiliser
Comfrey is one of the very best things you can grow in your garden as it can be used as a brilliantly rich, natural fertiliser in organic growing. It’s a…
From Patch to Plate
An awareness of where food comes from plays a big part in encouraging children to develop a lifelong healthy eating habit. A nice, healthy diet full of fresh veg and…
The Bees’ Needs
Bees, butterflies and other pollinators are in decline. It’s not new news. There are lots of reasons for this, but two of the major factors are modern agricultural methods and the loss of natural habitats due…
Look good, taste good…
When you think of a veg patch there’s a tendency to picture a raised bed with nice, neat rows of lettuces and carrots. It’s a lovely look but it’s not…