Make the most of your greenhouse
Some veg grow much better in a greenhouse or polytunnel than they do outside. These are the tender veggies like tomatoes, peppers, chillies, aubergines and okra. Basil grows well in…
Growing Tips and Advice
Tricks of the Trade…growing great tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the most enjoyable things to grow at home, but they require a little bit of TLC to get a reliably good crop from them. Here are our five top…
The Rocket Guide to Pests & Diseases – Part 2: Wilting
In the second of our three part guide we look at what might be causing your plants to wilt. It could simply be a lack of nutrients or water, but…
Tricks of the Trade: Healthy Beans
Beans are one of the easiest veg plants to grow at home and you don’t need to do much at all to get a really great crop. Here are a…
The Rocket Guide to Pests & Diseases – Part 1: Leaves
We’ve put together a handy little 3 part guide for you to use this summer. So, if you have any growing pains in the veg patch, simply consult this guide…
How to grow the best and tastiest squash
Squash and pumpkins are good growers in the kitchen garden. They’re amongst the most rewarding of veggies to grow too. If they get plenty of sunshine, water and have room…
The secret to growing successful celeriac
You may have tried growing celeriac before only to be disappointed by its size at harvest time, but we’d urge you to give it another go following these wonderful words…
Be prepared for hungry caterpillars
It won’t be long before butterflies and moths start laying their eggs…and not long after that the caterpillars will have a good chomp on any leaves that they find tasty….
How to look after newly planted veggies
During the first couple of weeks after you’ve planted your veg it’s really important to look after them well as they’re still very young and vulnerable. Keeping them well watered,…
Plant like a pro
Planting your Rocket Gardens seedlings when they arrive is a very straightforward process and if you follow these simple steps your plants will be off to a flying start. Make…
3 vegetable plants that’ll keep on giving!
It’s always a good idea to have a few plants in your veg patch that’ll give you a good crop for several weeks, or even months!
How to grow tomatoes in pots/growbags
Loads of people pop their tomatoes in pots or containers on a sunny patio or in a greenhouse. They’ll grow well in the fertile compost, but there are a few…