Have you thought about Succession Planting?
We find that there is often a rush to get “the veg patch” planted in May and then to be done with it for that year. That’s great, it works well and come…
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3 things to do in the garden this weekend – 4 June
We’re wondering when this wonderful weather will break?! Hopefully not too soon as it’s quite nice to be warm in the sunshine, although there is definitely an argument to say…
Is it too late to plant out?
This is definitely our question of the week! It must be something to do with the bank holiday and half term… The answer is “no”. It is most definitely not too late to be…
Perfect Veg for Growing in Pots
Growing in pots is a brilliant way to make the most of a small space, or to get a veg patch going quickly and easily without having to put in raised beds or…
5 things to do in the garden…
Oh we do love a good Bank Holiday weekend! Especially at this time of year when you are just itching to get out into the garden. This weekend, don’t forget to…
When to water….
Here in Cornwall it has been surprisingly dry for the past few weeks. We’ve had the odd day of rain but for the most part it’s been fairly sunny. It…
Nettles…not so bad?
Nettles are one of the more common weeds that we deal with in the UK, and they sting. But they’re not all bad… here are three reasons why: If you…
A Summer of Strawberries
Strawberries are the quintessential British summer fruit and we love them! Growing your own is one of the real joys of summer – pick a few for a pitcher of…
The Magic of Mulch
If we were to give only one top tip to veg gardeners, mulching might well be it. It’s a job well worth doing in late spring (and again in Autumn). Here’s…
Which Peppers and Chillies will you grow?
Whether you like Red Hot Chilli Peppers or something a little less fiery, we’ve got something for you! Here’s a quick guide for you to choose which varieties you want…
What on earth is… “hardening off”?
If you’re fairly new to gardening, you my have come across this term and wondered what it is all about. Basically, it means toughening your baby plants up so that…
Top Tips for Growing Peas
Picking pea pods is a lot of fun, particularly with children, and that’s why peas are of our favourite veg to grow here at Rocket Gardens. If you fancy giving it a…