The next few weeks in the vegetable garden
As we creep towards the end of May, we thought we’d take a look at the next few weeks. There is still plenty of planting time, so don’t panic if…
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Why I plant salad leaves in shade – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’ve been planting this week. I have to say, I’m a bit disappointed by the chilly weather. I’m sure there was talk of a heat wave, but if it happened,…
Common Leaf Problems to Look Out For
It’s good to check your plants regularly for some of the more common problems so that you can give plants some first aid if needed. This article guides you through…
Do I need to harden off plants?
If your veg plug plants are due to arrive with you soon, you won’t need to harden them off. The temperatures are consistent enough now that the plants should be…
There’s time to start a container garden
Growing veggies and herbs in pots and containers is a good way to get started, and an excellent way to grow your own if you have a patio garden, or…
Dealing with Aphids
As we move further into summer many gardeners start to get frustrated by the appearance of aphids. Aphids include greenfly, blackfly, whitefly etc and they can be a real pain…
Discoloured leaves with newly planted seedlings?
If you see pink/purple tints on seedlings a few days after planting, or perhaps yellowing leaves, the chances are that your plants are not getting the nutrients and water that…
Growing Padron Peppers
These foodie delights are wonderfully easy to grow in the UK. Here’s a brief guide to get you going – you should get a fabulous crop for several weeks in…
Choosing the right sized pot
If you’re planting up veggies in pots this season, be sure to choose a suitable pot depending on the crop. Here are our suggestions for a few of the more…
My plants arrived, but I don’t have time to plant – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Well, my plants arrived a little earlier than expected – I was hoping it would be next week (it actually still feels a little chilly to me – apparently there…
Slugs & other common pests
In the early days after your new plants are in the ground, they will be particularly vulnerable to pests. Here some of the most common and a few ways of…
Changeover Time – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Well, here we are in early May! Thank goodness. It’s changeover time for me in my veg patch at the moment and I’m mostly pulling up old plants and getting…