It’s good to feed your plants – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I wanted to share this photo this week as I think it’s a really good example of why it is so important to feed your plants. Earlier this spring, I…
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An introduction to companion planting
Last week our Rocket Gardener wrote a post on companion planting and we received several enquiries about how to use companion plants as a result. So…here’s a little introduction for…
Top tips for strawberries
It’s strawberry time! Strawberries start to fruit after they have flowered and been pollinated which is round about now, at the end of May and on into June. Whether you’re growing…
Red Campions as Companions – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
One of the things I have really enjoyed learning about with my Rocket Gardens plants is companion planting. I have, for several seasons now, been planting marigolds and nasturtiums in amongst…
Slugs or birds? Who’s eating your veg plants….
Before you tear your hair out trying to defend your plants against slug damage, check that it’s not birds nibbling your veggies. Lettuces, brassicas (kale, broccoli, cabbages etc), chard, beetroot…
When (and how often) to water
We’re being treated to a largely warm and dry spring, which is great for the veg patch. However, your veg plants will need regular watering to keep them thriving. We…
3 Signs of Plant Stress
There are a number of things that can cause a plant to get stressed – unfavourable weather conditions, inadequate water & nutrients, pest damage, diseases, lack of sunlight and so…
My rosemary looks a little scorched – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I planted up lots of rosemary about 5 years ago, and it has done really well growing to be very bushy and majestic! However, over the last few weeks, many…
Keep an eye on the weather
It looks as if we’ve got some warmer temperatures coming back over the next few days, but please do keep an eye out for forecasts of frosts, cold nights and…
Are my plants going to be alright?
After growing in our nice warm, sheltered polytunnels for several weeks, these baby plants suddenly make their overnight journey to your garden and then find themselves planted outside and battling…
Plant sweetcorn in blocks, not rows
Don’t forget to plant your sweetcorn plants in blocks rather than in rows – they are pollinated by wind, so the proximity of growing them in a block will help…
Signs that your plants are struggling
Plants in the veg patch will soon show you if they’re not happy, and the first sign is nearly always the colour of the leaves. Any discolouration, particularly in the…