My Weedy Compost – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Last spring in the midst of Lockdown 1 when the sun was shining and I had a reasonable amount of free time to kill at weekends, I scraped up all…
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Slow Growing Plants this Winter?
Depending on the weather conditions where you live, you may be finding that some winter plants that you’re growing, like Wild Rocket or Winter Purslane, are growing very slowly. There…
Start a Strawberry Patch this year
Mmmm, homegrown strawberries! They are arguably one of the biggest treats to harvest from the garden, and very easy to grow. Once established, your strawberry patch will give you years…
Can I grow tomatoes outside?
Most gardeners grow tomatoes in a greenhouse or polytunnel, as these plants do best in warm temperatures. This can make growing them outside difficult for some growers, but if you…
Can I grow potatoes in containers?
Yes, you can! With 2 large containers or pots you can easily plant 10 seed potatoes and get a good crop. It’s a good way to grow them if you…
Making new beds & paths
If you are starting a new plot from scratch, or expanding an existing plot, then read on as we look at some options for setting up beds and pathways.
Slightly unusual herb plants to add to your plot
If you’re already growing the usual suspects like rosemary, sage, thyme, parsley and mint, then here are a few ideas for you to expand your herb garden.
Algae in the Greenhouse – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
It’s not going to be a long post this week, folks. That’s partly because I’ve chosen quite a quick topic, and partly because I haven’t been spending a huge amount…
5 Salad plants that you should definitely grow
Growing a few of the more interesting leaves, as well as lettuce, is SO worth it. You will be able to make such tasty salads through the summer, and most…
3 Ways to use flowers in your veg plot
Growing flowers in the veg patch really brightens things up and looks so attractive. On top of that, they are really useful too – here are a few ideas.
When can I chit seed potatoes?
It’s a little early now, but soon we will be dispatching seed potatoes for you to start chitting at home before you plant them out. We dispatch the majority of…
Pros & Cons of Weed Membrane – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
If you’re thinking of starting a new veg plot, then you may be wondering what to use to suppress weeds, whether it’s underneath a path or on beds themselves. Back…