When/how to start harvesting cut & come again salads
At this time of year, lettuces and salad leaves tend to grow quite quickly, and within two or three weeks of planting you may find you can start harvesting… Once…
Rocket Blog: Category: Planting & Growing
3 clear signs that the soil is too dry
Depending on where you are in the country, you may be finding some plants are struggling to get go because of dry soil. Here are three easy warning signs to…
It’s easy to grow flowers for cutting
We find that there is a lot of blurby stuff out there about growing flowers specifically for cutting, but it needn’t be confusing. You can easily grow a beautiful range…
Growing rosemary in pots and containers
For those who would like to grow rosemary in pots, we have a key piece of advice which is to make sure the drainage is really good so that the…
Are your plants getting enough water?
For those who are slightly newer to gardening, it can be difficult to know whether you are giving plants enough water or not. In general, we find that most new…
5 tips for giving plants a good start
After you’ve planted your veggies, it only takes a few weeks for them to get well established and a little more self-reliant. Up until that point, you can really help…
Watering & feeding veg plants over the summer
Your plants will have different watering and nutritional needs as we move through the summe. Have a read of this guide for some helpful tips that will give your veg…
Growing through biodegradable mulch film
This can be a good way of keeping weeds down and maintaining moisture levels in the soil. We take a quick look at some of the pros and cons, and…
Dwarf Beans for Smaller Plots
Dwarf beans are such a good choice for those with smaller plots – perhaps you’re growing just a few veggies in pots by the back door, or only have space…
The Next Few Weeks… (Planting Time)
Although it is still a little chilly, we are rapidly heading into May and peak planting time for the growing season ahead. There’s no need to rush or panic if…
Earthing Up Potatoes
If you’re new to growing your own veg then you may not know about the concept of earthing up. This short post will give you the low down. How to…
Plant tomatoes deep
If you’ve ordered upright tomatoes (all our varieties except Tiny Tim are upright varieties) then it is a good idea to plant them deep. This’ll help them to build a…