April in the Veg Patch
There is plenty to do in the veg patch this month, planting seed potatoes and generally getting ready for the busy spring planting season that lies ahead….
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Diary of a Tiny Gardener – What’s happened to my turnips?
Hi Tiny Gardener here… As the spring planting edges closer and closer, I’ve been thinking about making space for my new spring plants, this means harvesting what’s left of the…
A quick guide to planting & growing potatoes
Seed potatoes are one of the earliest things to go in the ground in spring, and make a lovely excuse to get out in the garden around Easter time as…
The perks of growing from plug plants
For those of you who are new to Rocket Gardens, or new to growing your own food, here are some of the key advantages that you’ll find by using plug…
5 essentials for keeping pests at bay this year
Slugs, aphids, caterpillars… these pests can be disheartening if they eat more of your veggies than you do. Prevention is better than cure! Planting lots of companion plants is a…
Winter Squash for Small Plots
If you’re short on space and can’t afford to have winter squash plants trailing on the ground, then you have two good options. The first option is to choose a…
Winter Squash Tagine Recipe
This is an absolute winner for homegrown winter squashes. You get deep Mediterranean flavours and that wonderful sweetness. Delish! If you’re wondering about the photo, this tagine was cooked in…
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…
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…