Winter harvesting – Kale, Broccoli, Leeks & more
As we hit the winter to spring crossover time, there is often a fair bit that needs to be harvested before it goes over. This article takes a quick look…
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Garden Recipes – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’ve been growing with Rocket Gardens for almost ten years now, so it feels like the right time to let someone else take over the veg garden diary. I remember…
What a Rocket Gardens Delivery looks like
Whether you are waiting for your plants to arrive in spring, or wondering whether or not to order with us, here’s a little bit about what to expect with a…
Not enough space to grow winter squash?
Most of our winter squash varieties will naturally climb, and growing them up a trellis, fence or other support is a great option if you don’t have the space to…
Picking the right beans to grow
We have quite a large selection of bean varieties for you to choose from in our plug plant range these days – this article takes a look at some of…
A checklist from mid February to late April
The main planting season doesn’t kick off until late April, with mid-to-late May usually being the best time to get vegetable plug plants in the ground. It is much warmer…
How to Grow Cucumbers
These tender plants will produce a great crop, but you do need to keep them nice and warm, well watered and you may find they take over the greenhouse unless…
How & why to chit seed potatoes
Chitting your seed potatoes will encourage lots of shoots to appear before you plant them which in turn will lead to a bigger crop. It’s very easy to do and…
Grow Climbing Beans in Small Spaces
If you’re short on space but would like to grow climbing beans, then here is a good solution that will give you a good yield without taking up too much…
Grow Squash & Pumpkin while Clearing Weeds
If you’d like to add some extra growing space this season, or if you’re just getting started with a new plot and need to clear areas of weeds, then planting…
Simple Squash Soup Recipe
This is a super easy soup that tastes just wonderful. If you’ve got a squash or two left over from autumn harvests, then it’s a great one to rustle up…
Some winter leaves will start bolting now…
With a change of season in sight, you’ll probably find that many of your winter leaves start to produce broccoli-like florets now, and that these will eventually open into small…