Blown over! Diary of a Rocket Gardener
So I went away for a long weekend. It was great timing to go “upcountry” as I got to enjoy all that snow! Loved it! Unfortunately Cornwall didn’t get snow…
Author: Rocket Gardens
Top tip for parsnips and leeks
If you’re growing your own parsnips and leeks or swede/turnip, then you’ll want to be able to harvest them as and when you need them. During the winter, this can…
Gift ideas for townies
Growing your own isn’t just for the countryside…your friends and family can enjoy growing their own in towns and cities too. They just need a tiny bit of growing space….
Planting fruit in winter
If you have decided to grow some fruit this winter, then have a read of some of our top tips before you start planting so that you get the most…
Looking ahead to 2018
Your veg patch may be on pause for the winter, and you’re more than likely being swept up with all things Christmas, but there will be things to plant in…
Harvesting Christmas Veg
If you’ve been growing your own veggies to enjoy over Christmas, then you may be getting a little anxious that perhaps your sprouts will get too big or your parsnips…
Diary of a Rocket Gardener- good things come to those that wait
Well it is getting close to that time when there’s not a huge amount to harvest in the veg patch. Once all my parsnips, sprouts and leeks are up (inevitably…
Great gift ideas
Let us inspire you with seven brilliant and original gift ideas that will be sure to make your loved ones very happy indeed this Christmas…and for quite a few months…
Diary of a Rocket Gardener: Preparing for Fruit
I’ve nearly completed two years working on my kitchen garden now. I started in February 2015 with a completely overgrown patch of land approximately the size of a double tennis…
Growing Winter Purslane
Although it is one of our favourite winter crops, Claytonia Winter Purslane is not very well known. If you’re growing it for the first time this year, rest assured it’s…
How to grow gooseberries
Gooseberries are a great addition to the kitchen garden. Once established they’ll give you a fab crop for many years to come without needing too much attention. Choose a spot…
Is your rosemary waterlogged?
Beware of waterlogged rosemary at this time of year, especially if it’s growing in pots or somewhere that doesn’t have great drainage. Too much water can lead to leaves turning…