Risk-free planting – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Last year, in a bit of a pandemic panic state of mind, I decided to plant out my Rocket Gardens veggies much earlier than usual, on May 1st. I lost…
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What to do with plants that arrive in bio-pots
Some of our plants will arrive in biodegradable fibre pots – herbs, fruit plants, parsnips and carrots. Here’s what to do: Parsnips and Carrots – once you have thinned them…
How to plant leeks
Leeks are planted a little differently to most other veggies. If you’re growing them for the first time, then follow these 3 steps so that you get bigger, better leeks…
It’s well worth mulching this spring
This spring has been very dry already, and it looks as if the dry spell will continue for at least another week or so. So, it is a particularly good…
What to do if it’s chilly!
We’ve just begun despatching plants for spring. It’s early in the season still, and all our plants have been enjoying the warmth and shelter of the polytunnels here on the…
How to group herb plants
If you’re getting a herb garden on the go, wither in a dedicated patch in your plot or in a large planter, it will help to group your herbs according…
Surviving the ‘Hungry Gap’ – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
My veg patch has definitely been thinning out over the past few weeks. My sprouting broccoli is over, the Red Russian Kale has bolted (I probably should have been watering…
Veg Plant Collections – Spacing
If you are considering one or two of our Veg Plant Collections to get your kitchen garden on the go this year, then this article will help to explain how…
Growing & Using Edible Flowers
Growing lots of flowers is great for bringing in bees to the veg patch which will in turn help your veggies. Why not make them edible flowers that you can…
Herbs that will grow well in shade, or indoors
Not all herb plants need a huge amount of sunshine – some will actually do a bit better and produce leaves for longer with lower light levels. Coriander – notorious…
Strawberries for pots & hanging baskets
Strawberries are very well suited to growing in pots and hanging baskets, and easy to care for too. Choosing a pot/basket: Choose a 20cm wide (approx!) pot or basket, with…
Can I plant wildflowers into grass?
Yes, you can, but we have some advice to help ensure that your wildflowers get well established before the grass takes over…. Cut the grass as short as you can…