The heart of Rocket Gardens
The one thing that drives Rocket Gardens is the desire to get as many people as possible to grow their own veggies. This is because we firmly believe that growing…
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The benefits of gardening
Rocket Gardens posted a lovely little comment on Instagram today (it’s World Mental Health Day) pointing out the benefits of gardening. It prompted me to share this little anecdote with…
Help the planet by growing your own
We may be preaching to the converted, but with all the talk of climate change we felt it was important to stress our point of view on the matter. Everything…
Will my cauliflowers form a head?
Growing cauliflowers will have been challenging for anyone in the UK this summer as they really thrive in cool, consistent conditions. If yours haven’t formed a head yet, then try…
October is the time to harvest pumpkins & winter squash
Harvesting your winter squash and pumpkins when they are fully ripe will help them to store for longer, just make sure you get them before the first frosts. You’ll know…
Are slugs & snails a problem in winter?
If you’rve got autumn and winter crops in the ground, then you may be wondering whether or not to protect them from slugs and snails. After all, it’s been a…
When to harvest Jerusalem Artichokes
If you planted Jerusalem Artichokes back in spring, you may be wondering if they will ever flower, or stop growing! Ours are huge, and only just beginning to bud. Give…
Mildew on kale?
We’re not sure about you, but here in Cornwall quite a few of us have experienced mildew on kale in the past few weeks. Naturally, we have some thoughts on…
Top tips for drying beans
Borlotti beans and French beans can both be dried out on the stalk before being podded and stored, but we’d urge you to read this first to make sure they…
Cakes with veg
I’ve been getting ready for a Macmillan coffee morning this week, fitting in a bit of baking since it’s been a bit too wet and wild to merit spending time…
How much planting time is left for autumn?
We’re aiming to get all our plants dispatched for autumn within the next 3 weeks, by mid-October, before we lose too much daylight and before the weather turns cold. By…
What to do about Bolting Leeks
I’m a bit gutted this week as several of my leek plants have bolted. I absolutely love leeks and the first thing I read when I started researching “leeks bolted”…