Planning your veg patch for spring
It might seem a little soon to be doing this, but if you have the odd free evening huddled in front of the fire then have a think about how…
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Anyone can start growing their own with Rocket Gardens
The main aim of Rocket Gardens is to get people growing their own, no matter how green their fingers are, or aren’t. It’s so simple. We sow the seeds and…
Roast a Pumpkin on the Bonfire
If you’ve got a few pumpkins and squashes left after Hallowe’en then bring them on for Bonfire Night! This is a bit of a crowd pleaser, and it’s a really…
Down on the Rocket Farm…Autumn Highlights
For those of you who don’t know too much about the Rocket Farm we thought we’d introduce a regular “Down on the Farm” slot in our Veg Out Newsletters to…
Growing fruit is surprisingly easy
Growing fruit, particularly soft fruit like berries and currants, is really quite straightforward. But many people think it’s a tricky process and can be put off the idea of growing their own…
Make a bed for raspberries (and blackberries)
If you fancy growing your own raspberries (or blackberries) then it’s a good idea to get a bed ready for them while you’re waiting for your plants to arrive in…
Strawberry Runners…what you need to know
You can either grow strawberries using strawberry runners or strawberry plants. Right now at Rocket Gardens, we’ve got lots of runners for you to choose from. A strawberry runner is…
Harvesting Pumpkins and Squashes
Pumpkins and Squashes are one of the more satisfying vegetable types to grow, mainly because you really see a difference in them as they grow from tiny little nippers to huge…
October in the Kitchen Garden
October is something of a changeover month in the veg patch. It’s the time when all the remaining summer crops are harvested and cleared away, and the last chance to…
Pull up roots and spuds this month
It’s worth pulling up any remaining beetroot and carrots this month and digging up any last potatoes. They all store well, so it’s best not to leave them in the…
Gardening with children… Diary of a Rocket Gardener
A few weeks ago I was looking after my 12 year old nephew for the afternoon whilst his siblings went to a birthday party. We spent a couple of hours in…
Horticultural fleece: your best friend for winter growing
Well some parts of the country may have had a heat wave (not Cornwall!) but autumn is here and summer crops are coming to an end. So it’s time to…