
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
For salad lovers, growing some punchy leaves as well as lettuces is an absolute must. Here are some of the tastiest…
If you fancy growing something a little different this year, then here are a few ideas to inspire you.
It’s sensible to protect brassicas – kale, broccoli, cabbage, sprouts, cauliflowers – from pigeons and cabbage white butterflies. Here are a couple of ways to do that without spending unnecessary…
For those that would like to grow some herbs in window boxes or small plant pots on a windowsill, here’s a look at the most suitable plants for indoor growing…
With our Small Wildflower Plug Plant Collection, you can easily fill two or three pots, or a trug-style planter (our Traditional Crate Planter would work well), to create a mini wildflower…