3 Cheap Fence Ideas
Well, my “No-Dig” veg patch is a little less “no-dig” this week… my 5 naughty hens have managed to find a way through the fence and into the veg patch,…
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Plastic Free Packaging
At Rocket Gardens we’ve always been keen to keep our packaging as eco-friendly as possible. That’s why we’ve used a combination of compostable cardboard and straw to package the bulk…
An Easy 4 Stage Planting Programme
If you want to really make the most of your veg patch this year, then take a look at this four-step planting schedule:
10 things to grow for a more attractive plot
Marigolds, lavender and borage have been identified as some of the best things to grow to attract more pollinators into your garden…and we’ve got a few extras to add to…
Why urban allotments and gardens are vital for bees
A recent study has shown that city gardens and allotment could be the best sanctuary for bees and other pollinators, providing a possible solution to their current decline. The study,…
Different ways to grow
This is the time of year that thoughts turn to future growing plans for the garden. There are all sorts of ways to organise your growing space, and we’ve come…
Pest of the month: Pigeons
In a new series for 2019, we’ll be talking about a different pest each month. This month, we’re talking about the damage that pigeons can do at this time of…
5 tips for growing organically
If you’re keen to keep things natural and organic in your veg patch, then have a read of these top tips. Know your enemy! Learn which pests are most likely…
Have you thought about going no-dig?
Last year I committed to going no-dig in my veg patch and I have to say I was really pleased with the results. In my first Diary of a Rocket…
Our 3 New Years Resolutions
New Year is always a good time to reflect, whether it’s in your personal life or taking a step back from the business to assess what you could be doing…
January in the Veg Patch
Well, after last winter we don’t really know what to expect from January 2019! It may be snowy, hailing, frosty, windy, warm, dry or rainy from time to time, but…
They are banning metaldehyde!
Most slug and snail pellets contain metaldehyde, which, in short, is not very good for wildlife at all. We’re delighted to hear that DEFRA is phasing in a ban, meaning…