The Next Two Months – mid-March to mid-May
As we approach the spring equinox, Easter and the day when the clocks jump forwards, thoughts start turning to the veg garden and there is an eagerness to get out…
Rocket Blog: Category: Planting & Growing
When Should I Plant Out Seed Potatoes?
You might have your seed potatoes chitting in egg cartons on a windowsill at the moment (and if you don’t, that’s okay, there is still time and you can order…
Are raised beds the best option?
Essentially, if you plan to grow in the soil rather than in pots and containers, then you have the choice of building raised beds or digging a bed directly in…
How to create a pretty tasty garden
You can make such a beautiful garden using veg, herb and fruit plants and a mixture of companions, wildflowers and edible flowers too – it really is very easy to…
How to grow the best leeks
Leeks don’t need a huge amount of attention but there are three top tips that we’d like to share with you so that you can get the best results from…
Will I need to harden off plants?
We’ve been asked this question a few times recently, so thought we’d put together an article. The short answer is no, because we grow our plants in unheated polytunnels, and…
Cordon vs Shrub Tomatoes
You may not have come across the term ‘cordon’ tomato before, but essentially it is a tomato plant that grows upright and needs to be ‘trained.’ A shrub tomato plant,…
March in the Veg Patch
If you’ve been growing over autumn and winter, you may be noticing the beginning of the ‘hungry gap’ now, as many crops go over. With luck, you may have some…
Top tips for growing tomatoes outdoors
Whilst a greenhouse or polytunnel gives tomatoes plenty of warmth and makes a cosy home for them, you can also grow them outdoors. Here are a few tips to keep…
Should I grow climbing beans or dwarf beans?
They’re one of the most popular things to grow at home, producing lots and lots of beans to harvest for several weeks in summer and through to early autumn. If…
How to pack more in by growing ‘baby’ veg
Growing and harvesting baby veg is a great way to get more from your plot. Not only can it save on space by planting a little closer together, but it…
What to plant now
If you are itching to get out in the garden, there are a few things that you can plant over the next few weeks. Other than those listed below, we…