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Where are the cabbage whites?
Whilst we saw a few cabbage whites flitting around in May, we have seen very few over the past few weeks. Where are they all? They are normally very active…
Dealing with pervasive weeds
Dock leaves, horsetail, brambles, bindweed…the list of pervasive weeds goes on! Here are our top tips for dealing with them. Use a hand fork or trowel to dig out the…
When to start harvesting kale, spinach and chard
These leaves provide an ongoing bounty throughout the summer months…you can just pick them and pick them and keep enjoying them right through till late autumn (and occasionally beyond!) Once…
Top tips for growing cauliflower
If you’ve ever been disappointed by growing cauliflower, or if it’s your first time growing it, then read this…we’ll explain how to give it the best chance to grow nice…
A guide to planting veg over the summer
It’s a common misconception that one must get all vegetables planted in April and May so as not to miss the season. However, June, July and August all offer an…
Dig vs No Dig
If you regularly read my “Diary of a Rocket Gardener”posts you’ll know that last year I decided to convert to a no-dig approach to my veg plot. It’s been really…
Introducing HoneyTree
As you can imagine, we were rather excited to come across HoneyTree’s beautifully illustrated stationery – there are some designs that are so in line with Rocket Gardens that we…
June in the Veg Patch
It’s June! It’s strawberry season! It’s one of our favourite months in the veg patch! This is a great time for planting, whether you’re just getting going or topping up…
Why Male Squash Flowers appear first…
Courgettes, Cucumbers, Squashes and Pumpkins normally start flowering in June and you may notice that you have a large number of male flowers to begin with. Don’t worry, it’s normal…the…
Veggies that are making a comeback!
At the end of last summer, my veg patch looked amazing! I had marigolds, calendula, and borage adding colour, abundant displays of chives, a new crop of chard and kale…
Top Tips for Strawberries
Just as we come into the beginning of the strawberry season, here are some top tips for looking after them: Give them a liquid feed – you can use a…