Success with Root Veg
Carrots, beetroot, parsnips, celeriac, swede and turnips will all benefit from much the same growing conditions. We take a quick look and give some specific top tips for particular crops…
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Microclimates & Your Veg – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Well it’s been pretty rubbish weather and I’ve been ill too, so I’ve been poring over gardening books to keep my green fingers content. One thing that I’ve been interested…
Do you need to know soil pH before growing veg?
Many books will tell you to test the pH of your soil before you start growing your own veg crops at home. We have a slightly different opinion… look at…
How to Plant a Pumpkin & Squash Patch
If you’re just starting out with a new plot, or if you’re trying to add some extra growing space this season, then we would highly recommend getting a pumpkin &…
Crops to Grow in a Window Box
If you’d like to have a few things growing on the kitchen windowsill, then here are our suggestions… You’ll be surprised how many things you can grow on a sunny…
Which plants are best for pots, planters and containers?
You can grow almost anything if you have a good selection of pots, containers and growbags. That said, some crops are better suited than others, so have a read of…
Success with tomatoes
Tomatoes are a real kitchen garden favourite, and if you decide to grow them you’ll be wanting to give them the best start…here are a few tips and tricks that…
Success with Lettuces & Leaves
Whilst they are very easy to grow, there is a bit of an art to a nice, long-lasting crop of lettuces and leaves…these are our 3 top tips. Plant them…
Dealing with Pests (the natural way)
To keep things organic in the veg patch it’s useful to have a few pest-prevention tactics up your sleeves before you plant for the season. The list below details just…
How to grow veg through the 4 seasons
It’s all about the planting! Growing your own right through the seasons is very achievable (and with minimum effort required over winter) as long as you get the planting schedule…
When to plant seed potatoes
We’re now shipping our seed potatoes for 2020 so that you can start chitting them. Whilst that’s happening, you can warm your soil ready for them to be planted. You…
Best veg plants for novices
If you’re relatively new to growing your own, or if you are a bit strapped for time, then have a look at our list of easy, low-maintenance plants.