Dealing with Slugs & Snails
Cooler weather, wetter soil and damp in the air – autumn tends to be very slug-friendly which is bad news for the veg patch. Here are some ways to protect…
Rocket Blog: Category: Planting & Growing
Cut back flowering herbs in late summer
Some herbs will have flowered for a few weeks by now, and you’ll notice the leaves beginning to look a little worse for wear. You might get a second flourish…
A guide to Autumn Planting & Growing
Planting up in September or October will keep your veg patch productive, giving you a home harvest right through till next spring. Growing in autumn requires less work and attention,…
Futureproof for Dry Spells Next Season
This heatwave will soon be over, we hope, and autumn should bring rainfall. With this in mind, it will soon be time to put a few things in place so…
Growing Brassicas in the Shade – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Well, I don’t think I’ve ever had such a successful looking bunch of brassicas in my veg patch. It’s very exciting to see (I hope these are not famous last…
The Next Three Months – August to October in the Veg Patch
August is here and summer will soon start to wind its way into autumn. There is plenty to harvest, there are valuable jobs to be done and there’s a brief…
What can I plant in September/October?
If you’re choosing what final plants to get in the ground in late summer, knowing what you can also plant in autumn may help you to decide. Here’s what will…
Late Summer Planting Guide
If you’ve lost plants due to the heatwave, or you’ve harvested a whole load of potatoes and made extra space in your vegetable garden, here are some great ideas for…
Tending to Tomatoes in the summer
As we come into the height of summer here are a few tips for getting the best out of your tomatoes. Apply a liquid feed fortnightly once fruits start to…
A generous mulch means less watering
If you’re growing your vegetable plants in the ground or in raised beds, then mulching is an excellent way to reduce the amount of watering you need to do. This…
How to plant a mini wildflower meadow
Summer is a great time to plant up some wildflowers to give the bees some extra pollen… Here’s how we’d suggest planting up a mini wildflower meadow. Choosing a plot…
Get the Best from Blueberry Plants
Blueberries really do grow best in pairs, even if they are self-fertile, and you need to give them a little time to get well established. It is well worth the…