Weekly checks worth keeping on top of
As we head into the peak growing time there are a number of little things going on in the kitchen garden that you should keep an eye on. This is…
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Map out your veg patch for the summer
We’ve put together a little guide to take you through the next few months and help you get the most from your veg patch this summer. A little extra planting…
June in the Veg Patch…perfect for planting!
Hello June!!!! Hooray! June is our favourite month in the veg patch here at Rocket Gardens. It’s the month that those of us that fancy growing at home take away a few plants…
Tricks of the trade…growing raspberries
Raspberries must be one of the easiest fruits to grow here in the UK as they don’t mind a wet summer, or a slight nip in the air! You can easily…
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…
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…
Ready, steady, hoe…!
Keeping weeds at bay is one of the most important jobs to do on the veg patch. It’s best to keep on top of it on a regular basis to…
Seven ways with straw
We send out all our plants nestled up in a box of straw. This keeps them well protected during thir travels, and it’s much better than sending them in boxes…
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…
Don’t forget to thin out parsnips, carrots & leeks
If you’ve ordered parsnips, carrots or leeks then be sure to thin them out if necessary when they arrive. The parsnips and carrots will arrive in biodegradable pots and there…
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…