Will I need to harden off my plug plants?
We won’t be sending vegetable plants for a few more weeks, in late April and through May, but it’s good to get an idea of their needs ahead of their…
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Which plants need to be thinned out?
Some plugs will arrive with multiple plants growing per plug. Many can be planted without being thinned out, but others will do better if you remove a few plants or…
The best herbs for making tea
Here’s a selection of herbs to try growing if you enjoy drinking herbal tea. All you need to do is pick a few leaves and brew them in hot water……
Keep it cool for cabbages and cauliflower – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
It took me a few tries to get the hang of growing cabbages and cauliflower. In the very early attempts, they got eaten by pigeons and decimated by caterpillars. That’s…
Planting veggies that come in fibre pots
We send most of our plug plants bare-rooted, but there are a couple that we send in biodegradable fibre pots to protect their roots – parsnips and carrots. For these…
5 essentials for keeping pests at bay this year
Slugs, aphids, caterpillars… these pests can be disheartening if they eat more of your veggies than you do. Prevention is better than cure! Planting lots of companion plants is a…
The importance of spacing between your veg plants
Giving plants enough space makes a big difference to their overall growth, but it is easily overlooked in an attempt to squeeze more in Getting the spacing right can help…
The perks of growing from plug plants
For those of you who are new to Rocket Gardens, or new to growing your own food, here are some of the key advantages that you’ll find by using plug…
Work with the weather this spring – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
As we move into late March and spring gets underway, I think about how tempting it is to try and get plants in the ground as soon as possible. I…
Can I grow courgettes & squash in pots?
In short, yes you can grow courgettes and winter squash in pots and containers, and here are a few tips: Choose big pots – these are thirsty plants and they…
Salad leaves that’ll add a pop of flavour
For salad lovers, growing some punchy leaves as well as lettuces is an absolute must. Here are some of the tastiest…
5 of the more unusual veg plants to grow
If you fancy growing something a little different this year, then here are a few ideas to inspire you.