Why spacing is important when planting
It is always tempting to try and cram everything in, but there are several reasons why it’s important to give plants the space they need. Each plant needs a certain…
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3 salad leaves that’ll add a pop of flavour
For salad lovers, growing some punchy leaves as well as lettuces is an absolute must. Here are three of the tastiest…
Diary of a Tiny Gardener – Growing chillies on my windowsill
Winter can be a quiet time for growing your own plants, so whilst I was busy planning ahead for my Spring veg patch I decided to have a go at…
5 Easy Companion Planting Techniques
Anyone can use companion planting to help keep pests at bay. These are five very easy, foolproof ideas that you can follow this year, whether you are completely new to…
Herbs & Veg Plants that produce Edible Flowers
As well as growing specific edible flowers (as listed below), there are also a lot of herb plants and veg plants that produce flowers you can eat. Here are some…
Diary of a Tiny Gardener…Growing Potatoes in a Small Plot
I’ve been making some plans for my small growing space which I will share with you over the coming weeks, but I thought it would be fun to order some seed…
Getting a good balance in your kitchen garden
In this article, we look at what brings more balance into a kitchen garden, in terms of growing a range of plants that will be good both for your plot…
A Winter Squash Salad with Olives & Feta
You can have this as a warm winter salad, or cold. Totally your choice and it is delicious either way. We’ve used land cress in the recipe, but you could…
Choosing Courgette & Squash Varieties to Grow
We have a great range of different varieties when it comes to growing squash and courgettes, and of course it can be tempting to grow them all. One option, if…
Introducing…Diary of a Tiny Gardener
Hi, Tiny Gardener here! I wanted to introduce myself as the newest addition to the Rocket Gardens blog. I’m a busy working mum living in Cornwall and I haven’t grown…
Winter harvesting – Kale, Broccoli, Leeks & more
As we hit the winter to spring crossover time, there is often a fair bit that needs to be harvested before it goes over. This article takes a quick look…