3 vegetable plants that’ll keep on giving!
It’s always a good idea to have a few plants in your veg patch that’ll give you a good crop for several weeks, or even months!
Author: Rocket Gardens
How to grow tomatoes in pots/growbags
Loads of people pop their tomatoes in pots or containers on a sunny patio or in a greenhouse. They’ll grow well in the fertile compost, but there are a few…
How to keep on top of weeds the easy way
If you’re getting raised beds ready for planting again then you will be relieved to hear that you don’t have to dig to Australia to get back on top of…
How to grow the best sweetcorn
There is nothing quite like homegrown sweetcorn. It tastes incredible and is WAY better than anything you’ll ever buy in the shops. It’s also wind-pollinated so you need to give…
Watch out for late frosts
If you’ve already planted out then be sure to watch out for those dreaded late frosts. We had one last week, and no doubt there will be a couple more….
Get your children growing this year
Children love growing their own food, especially if it’s something they enjoy eating! We’ve got a few ideas to inspire you and your children in the veg patch this year.
Why you’ll love growing courgettes
If you haven’t grown courgettes before then this is the year to give it a go. They are SO easy to grow….and you don’t need to worry about them too…
Bring on the Bees
If you want to make sure you get loads of lovely beans, courgettes, tomatoes and strawberries, then be sure to encourage plenty of bees into your veg patch. The more…
Top crops for growing in pots this year
We’ve added a few new veg plants for 2017, and some of them are ideal for growing in pots and containers, giving you a decent crop in a small space….
Why you’ll love growing asparagus peas
If you like the flavour of asparagus but don’t fancy the idea of getting your own asparagus bed on the go, then please try these lovely asparagus peas. They have…
When will my new veg plants arrive?
Well, we’ve just started sending out spring veg plants this week and we’re getting as many gardens and plants off to their new homes as we can…we’re still waiting for…
Pest Patrol: How to deter carrot fly
Lots of brown tunnels in your carrots is the result of carrot flies..they lay their eggs which, when they hatch, bury down into the soil and nibble on your carrots….