Companion Planting to keep pests at bay
Using companion plants is a good way of bringing a bit of balance into the veg plot and allowing nature to work in your favour. It’s not completely fool proof,…
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No need to follow the rules – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
So, there are some ‘golden’ rules when it comes to growing your own vegetables, and these rules are all over the internet and in books, with advice from experts telling…
Choosing the right plants for your garden
We’ve put together some useful ideas for you to help you decide what to grow this year. If you’re growing in a small space, new to growing veg, need some…
How to Grow Veggies All Year Round
Some of the things we are harvesting right now include brussels sprouts, spring onions, kale, spinach and winter salad leaves. Some of these were planted last summer, others in early…
Get ahead by planting strawberry runners
Strawberry season usually starts in mid to late May. Bare rooted strawberry runners can be planted out in January and February, which gives them a chance to establish roots ahead…
Our Top Five for Growing at Home in 2024
Whilst we think that all veggies taste better homegrown, there are some that just are SO much tastier when you can eat them as soon as they’re harvested. These are…
From now until spring in the vegetable garden…
The winter months are all about planning and preparation for the season ahead. This article looks at a few different ideas to help you get ahead so that you are…
Top Tips for Frost, Snow, Hail & your Veg Garden
As we come into colder weather, here’s a quick guide to looking after any winter veg plants (and herbs/fruit) that you’ve got growing. Veggies that will benefit from the cold:…
Super Speedy Spinach Soup – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
This is my absolute go-to during the winter, and with a surprise snowfall yesterday, it has put in an appearance already. It is so quick to make, and what I…
Best fruit to grow in smaller gardens (& pots)
You can actually grow your own fruit in quite a small plot quite successfully, even just using a few large pots. The key is to choose the right varieties and…
Another Reason for Squash Not Storing Well – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Last week, I wrote about some of my winter squashes not storing well this season. I gave a few potential reasons that I’ve come across in the past, like: Having…
Planting Strawberry Runners in Winter
With a set of ten strawberry runners to plant up over the winter months, it can be quick and easy to get a strawberry patch on the go for next…