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…
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…
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…
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…
The start of a new year always serves as a good prompt for us to focus on the importance of looking after the soil in our gardens and veg plots….
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…
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…
Seed potatoes are one of the earliest things to go in the ground in spring, and make a lovely excuse to get out in the garden around Easter time as…
January is probably the quietest month in the kitchen garden, but there are one or two things that you can get on with and we’ll be shipping bare-rooted fruit plants…
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…
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:…
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…
Well, we’ve already had some snow here in Cornwall, and now we are into December. It tends to be a wet and windy time in the veg garden, and no…