Rocket Blog

Warning – this is a shameless plug for Rocket Gardens’ Padron Peppers, and also a slightly unsubtle hint that they should definitely grow them again next season! So, last year,…

Whilst it was raining heavily outside yesterday afternoon I was in the kitchen experimenting with different pestos using ingredients from the veg patch. I love traditional basil pesto, but I…

This month we’re looking at a tiny, jumpy little bug that nibbles a lot of tiny holes in leaves. The small flea beetle has long back legs and hops away…

We’re often asked about sowing green manure crops after a summer harvest. This has its benefits and can be effective, but we find it is something that is not entirely…

Herbs can largely be left to do their thing, however late summer sees many herbs in full bloom, and this means that there are a few little jobs that are…

It’s sad to think that we’re already in August after such a late start to summer this year, but nevertheless, the main harvesting month of the year is upon us….

This post is for anyone who has more tomatoes (or beans, peas, or courgettes) than they know what to do with… some useful kitchen tips for virtually any glut you…

For anyone who is keen to keep on growing! This guide explains when we dispatch plants, how best to plant them and care for them, when to expect harvests and…

It has been a funny old season, and as far as we can tell from the feedback we’re getting from customers, cauliflowers have not been doing very well in many…

If your tomatoes are anything like ours, then they may be a little slow to grow this season, and when they do finally ripen, you may spot a few problems…here’s…