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Veg beds tend to be lovely and weed free for about a week after planting, but then the weeds sneak in and one thing leads to another…before you know it…

Last weekend, I held the first of my new “grow your own” workshops from my veg plot here in Cornwall. I had 5 guests, all with fairly small gardens, and…

Planting time is here! May is arguably the best month in the veg patch. All the herbs have sprung back into life, with rosemary and chive flowers adding a punch…

If you’re planning to be away for a few weeks in the summer (lucky you!), here are some quick growing crops that you can enjoy before you go! Chard &…

Over Easter, I thought I’d seize the opportunity to plant out some of my veggies. Most were brassicas and leaves, so even if it turned a bit colder I figured…

Making sure your plants are well watered will make the world of difference to your crops when you harvest them. “Well watered” doesn’t just mean “watered a lot” though. We…

Some plants that you receive from Rocket Gardens will benefit from being thinned out. It’s not obligatory, but it doesn’t take long and is quite easy. What is meant by…

Most gardeners will plant leeks a little differently to other veg plugs. It’s very straightforward, so read on for the low down. First, soak the roots in water. You may…

The new greenhouse is very nearly complete! It has been incredibly windy over the past few days, which made it quite challenging, but I really want to get it finished…

We start sending our veg plants from next week. Obviously, we can’t guarantee the weather will stay nice and sunny, so here’s some advice for keeping them protected from cold…

Planting time is nearly upon us and for many the long weekend is a great opportunity to get the garden sorted and ready for the season. Here’s a quick checklist…

Here are 3 different planting techniques that you might find useful when your plants arrive. Plant onions and carrots in rows next to each other, or alternately planted within the…