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…
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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…
Garden Recipes – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’ve been growing with Rocket Gardens for almost ten years now, so it feels like the right time to let someone else take over the veg garden diary. I remember…
What a Rocket Gardens Delivery looks like
Whether you are waiting for your plants to arrive in spring, or wondering whether or not to order with us, here’s a little bit about what to expect with a…
Not enough space to grow winter squash?
Most of our winter squash varieties will naturally climb, and growing them up a trellis, fence or other support is a great option if you don’t have the space to…
Picking the right beans to grow
We have quite a large selection of bean varieties for you to choose from in our plug plant range these days – this article takes a look at some of…
Roast Carrot with Kale & Halloumi in Marmalade Dressing
Marmalade is our secret ingredient for this winter salad – it’s such a great one for cooking up carrots, and any leftovers can be chucked in a stir-fry the following…