What became of the #SchoolVegPledge?
Back in the spring we ran a campaign through Crowdfunder, with the intention of raising £100,000 in order to fund the sowing, growing and delivery of 1,000 Instant School Gardens…
Rocket Blog: Category: Planting & Growing
Constant Gardens…the simplest way to grow your own year round
With the launch of our new Mini Constant Garden this week (which you should check out if you have a small veg patch area with a couple of raised beds) we…
What space do I need for an Autumn Garden?
If you’re currently growing plenty of summer veg in your garden and would like to grow more this autumn and winter, then you might need to create a bit of…
Why it’s easier to grow in winter
If we haven’t yet managed to persuade you to carry on growing your own over the winter, perhaps these three little bits of information will twist your arm! You won’t…
What can you grow over the winter?
Well, we’re glad you asked because there is plenty to grow over the winter and we want more and more people to get out there and enjoy growing their own…
Why keep growing in Autumn?
Pretty please, if you have enjoyed growing your own and eating lots of fresh, healthy veg from your garden this summer, don’t stop now!!! Too many people abandon the veg…
August in the kitchen garden…
Here comes August…! It’s a really fun and rewarding month in the kitchen garden as there is so much to harvest. It’s also a time when gardeners start to sense that autumn…
Going on holiday? Here’s a veg patch checklist for you.
August is an important month in the veg patch because so many things are ready for harvesting and growth is at its fastest. It’s also a nice time of year…
Herbs for a windowsill
Space is not an issue when it comes to growing your own herbs…any of these below will grow really well in a pot on a windowsill that gets a good…
Why you’ll love African Blue Basil
This is such a brilliant herb that we decided to dedicate an entire blog post to it, simply because we believe that you absolutely HAVE to grow it in…
Calm your nerves with herbs
If you’re feeling a bit stressed out by the start of the summer holidays, or if Brexit is giving you sleepless nights, then it’s time to turn to a good,…
Questions? Ask Mike…
For those of you that don’t know him, Mike is the man behind Rocket Gardens. He came up with the idea, he founded the company, and he knows an awful…