Don’t give up on pigeon-eaten broccoli – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Just a quick post from me this week, as I have so much preparation to do in the veg patch which I feel I have left rather late in the…
Author: Rocket Gardens
Grow the best strawberries
Strawberries are fairly self-sufficient, but giving them a little TLC will really help to give you a better, juicier crop. Whether you already have a strawberry patch on the go or…
Keep Carrot Fly at Bay with Netting & Companions
Carrot Fly has an annoying habit of ruining the roots, so that instead of pulling up beautiful carrots like the ones pictured, you end up pulling up a sad looking…
How to Grow Big Plants in a Small Plot
If you want to grow taller plants, like tomatoes, climbing beans and peas, or even climbing squashes, and you only have a small plot, then there are two simple ways…
Companion Planting Guide: For Bees, Aphids & more
Here’s a full guide on companion planting to help you get started with using flowers and herbs to help get the best from your veg crops. Some companion plants will…
Do I have to chit seed potatoes before planting?
The short answer is “no”. This is not a mandatory gardening task and you can happily grow potatoes without chitting them. It’s more of a trick of the trade, used…
A Quick & Yummy Mint Sauce Recipe
This is a slightly unconventional recipe, which is a little like chimichurri, but it’s versatile and works really well – if you have some leftover you can use it to…
What to plant to attract pollinators (& why)
We all know that it’s important to help bees and pollinators, but we’ve added the ‘and why’ to this post because it is especially important when it comes to growing…
Don’t plant out too early
We cannot stress enough that it is best not to plant out your veggies too early. When the conditions are too cold for new plants, they can really struggle, particularly…
How to get plants off to the best start this spring
If you want to grow healthier plants this season, then have a read of this article for some top tips. By getting these things right at the start of the…
Easter Projects for Inspiration
If you’ve got a few days off over the Easter weekend and a bit of time to spend in the garden, then you may like some of these ideas…
Creative corners in the veg patch – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I spent a few hours of Monday afternoon bunking off work so that I could spend a bit of time in the garden, pulling up quite a lot of weeds…