A pre-winter to-do list
To get a good start to next spring, there are a few things you can do now before winter sets in. It’s definitely worth getting on top of these things…
Rocket Blog: Category: Planting & Growing
Top Tips for Winter Crops in Pots
If you’re growing your veg in pots and containers, then have a quick read of these top tips… Make sure your pots are well sheltered from the wind. Here in…
Our Wildflower Bird Seed Meadow
Plans are afoot to turn 50 acres of our farmland over to a wild birdseed meadow. We’re just waiting for the powers that be to sign along the dotted line,…
What to do with Globe Artichoke over winter
If you’re growing globe artichokes for the first time this year, then you may be wondering what to do with the plants over the coming months. Luckily, it’s all very…
3 ways growing your own improves your physical health
Have you ever heard anyone smirk about gardening “not being REAL exercise”? Well, we all know differently, don’t we?! And exercise isn’t the only physical benefit of gardening. Here are 3…
The heart of Rocket Gardens
The one thing that drives Rocket Gardens is the desire to get as many people as possible to grow their own veggies. This is because we firmly believe that growing…
Help the planet by growing your own
We may be preaching to the converted, but with all the talk of climate change we felt it was important to stress our point of view on the matter. Everything…
Are slugs & snails a problem in winter?
If you’rve got autumn and winter crops in the ground, then you may be wondering whether or not to protect them from slugs and snails. After all, it’s been a…
Top tips for drying beans
Borlotti beans and French beans can both be dried out on the stalk before being podded and stored, but we’d urge you to read this first to make sure they…
How much planting time is left for autumn?
We’re aiming to get all our plants dispatched for autumn within the next 3 weeks, by mid-October, before we lose too much daylight and before the weather turns cold. By…
Don’t let your pumpkins and squashes rot
If you are growing pumpkins and winter squashes, then it is very wise to protect the fruits from soggy soil. When they sit on soggy soil, they tend to rot,…
Why aren’t my cucamelons growing bigger?
If your cucamelon fruits seem to be stuck at the size of a grain of rice, then you are not alone. There are a number of potential reasons for this…