No greenhouse? You can still grow tender crops…
If you don’t have a greenhouse, then don’t be put off growing things like tomatoes, aubergines and peppers. These tender crops do much better in warmth, but that doesn’t mean…
Author: Rocket Gardens
How to build a raised bed
Don’t be overwhelmed by the idea of making a new raised bed. It’s very straightforward and as long as you follow our three basic rules you should be fine. Our…
How to grow sensational summer salads
Growing lots of lovely, flavoursome leaves is the starting point for phenomenal summer salads, and picking them regularly while the leaves are young is the second key! But don’t forget…
Get your kitchen garden ready for spring
In just a few weeks we’ll all want to be out there planting like crazy! Now is definitely the time to be spending time getting sorted whenever you have a…
How to grow Jerusalem Artichokes
Jerusalem Artichokes are a little underrated we think, and we’d encourage you to give them a go as they are SO easy! Not only will you get a really fabulous…
How to grow horseradish
Growing horseradish from roots/thongs is incredibly easy. We’d recommend growing it in pots as it tends to spread and take over, so it’s easier to keep it contained! Choose something…
Growing Salad Leaves
They are among the easiest, most reliable crops, and such a pleasure to eat all the lovely leaves with the different flavours. Here are some top tips to make the…
My Top 5 Crops for Flavour
I’ve been getting a bit excited with the weather being so nice over the last few days, and whilst I’ve been finishing off my new bamboo fence I’ve been dreaming…
Best fruit for growing in pots
Soft Fruit plants grow surprisingly well in pots and containers. It’s all about size! Here’s our list of the fruits that will do best in pots so that you can…
We’re sowing our seeds!
Well, this week has felt like the start of spring and we’ve got our fingers crossed that the sunny, mild weather is here to stay and that we won’t be…
In the news: declining insect population
The global insect population is in crisis, as reported in the news this week. In case you missed this, these are the key points: More than 40% of insect species…
Veg to grow this spring, to eat next spring
I have been thoroughly enjoying my late winter/early spring diet of homegrown veggies, so much so that I decided to share with you all my top tips of what to…