Diary of a Rocket Gardener…a few garden glitches
What a fabulous Bank Holiday weekend here in Cornwall! The sun has been shining hard, and it’s been hot work in the veg patch. I have mostly been digging a trench…
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5 things to do in the garden…
Oh we do love a good Bank Holiday weekend! Especially at this time of year when you are just itching to get out into the garden. This weekend, don’t forget to…
When to water….
Here in Cornwall it has been surprisingly dry for the past few weeks. We’ve had the odd day of rain but for the most part it’s been fairly sunny. It…
Diary of a Rocket Gardener… a day of planting
My Rocket Garden arrived this morning so it was a very exciting day for me. I’ve recently taken over a patch of land approximately the size of two tennis courts and after…
Nettles…not so bad?
Nettles are one of the more common weeds that we deal with in the UK, and they sting. But they’re not all bad… here are three reasons why: If you…
A Summer of Strawberries
Strawberries are the quintessential British summer fruit and we love them! Growing your own is one of the real joys of summer – pick a few for a pitcher of…
The Magic of Mulch
If we were to give only one top tip to veg gardeners, mulching might well be it. It’s a job well worth doing in late spring (and again in Autumn). Here’s…
Which Peppers and Chillies will you grow?
Whether you like Red Hot Chilli Peppers or something a little less fiery, we’ve got something for you! Here’s a quick guide for you to choose which varieties you want…
What on earth is… “hardening off”?
If you’re fairly new to gardening, you my have come across this term and wondered what it is all about. Basically, it means toughening your baby plants up so that…
Watch out for….Carrot Flies
Pulling up a few carrots from the garden is one of life’s simple pleasures. They are easy vegetables to grow, and the only pest you really need to watch out…
Top Tips for Growing Peas
Picking pea pods is a lot of fun, particularly with children, and that’s why peas are of our favourite veg to grow here at Rocket Gardens. If you fancy giving it a…
The Art of the Small Veg Patch
We’re big believers that you don’t need much space to grow your own food. A window box will give you enough space to grow some lettuces and herbs, a couple…