Composting for my no-dig garden…Diary of a Rocket Gardener
It may have been chilly over the weekend, but it was dry (almost unheard of lately, here in Cornwall) so I spent a good chunk of time out in the…
Author: Rocket Gardens
Which squash have the best flavour?
We have a wonderful range of pumpkin and squash varieties, of all different shapes, colours and sizes. We know it can be difficult to choose sometimes, so here are our…
Which brassica is easiest to grow? Kale…
You’ll find that growing kale (any of the varieties) is incredibly easy as you needn’t worry so much about pests like cabbage white caterpillars. In fact, pigeons will probably be…
Why I’m going “no-dig”
So, I’ve been doing lots of reading over the winter and researching the principles of “no-dig”. I’ve also booked myself onto a Charles Dowding course in April so I’m hoping…
When is the best time to plant veg plug plants?
We’ve already started sowing seeds for spring and it won’t be long until we have hundreds of plug plants ready to send. But the planting season is longer than you’d…
5 Unusual veg to grow
One of the most enjoyable things about having your own veg patch is growing things that are a little out of the ordinary. These are our top five recommendations –…
Plan your growing for the season ahead
As spring approaches it’s time to think about your planting plan for the season ahead. Here’s a quick guide to get you started. MID FEB – MID APRIL Try and…
Good soil is the secret to success
To make the most of the season, it really pays to start with good quality soil that is rich in nutrients and has good drainage. The soil is a plant’s source…
Knowledge is power
Here’s an interesting slug statistic…a slug can travel up to 12 metres per night. So if you’re collecting up slugs at dusk (always a good strategy) then make sure you…
Grow a pretty tasty garden
Getting a good range of different plants in the veg patch (including veg, herbs, fruit and flowers) and sticking to organic principles is such a good way to grow. It…
10 Veggies that taste better after frost
It’s not just parsnips that taste better after a frosty night or two, there are others that develop sweetness from their starch in cold weather. So, if you’re despairing of…
How to force rhubarb
Forcing rhubarb is one of the first jobs to do in the veg patch at the beginning of the year. As soon as you see that first sign of life…