Slug free salads!
Well, I am ridiculously delighted to report that it’s been 5 days since I planted out my salad seedlings and there’s not a single evidence of slugs! How amazing is…
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Growing garlic
If you planted garlic from sets back in February/March time you may be wondering when to harvest it. Well, you’ve probably got a few weeks to go, but here are…
Do you need to thin out seedlings?
You may find that you get a bit more than you’d bargained for occasionally with plug plants, with several seedlings growing in a single clump. This is no bad thing…
Using companion plants
When you’re growing organically, especially if you’re new to growing your own, it can sometimes seem like you are fighting a losing battle. Companion planting can help to protect your crops…
Protect Brassicas from Cabbage Whites
We’ve spotted one or two cabbage white butterflies flitting around outside already this spring. They look charming but they are not the best friends for your brassicas. Here are some top…
How often to water
Some people like to water their veg every morning and every evening, others like to water once a day, others just a couple of times a week. Here are our…
My bare patch!
It’s almost mid-May now and I have this huge pang of concern that I haven’t planted my veggies yet. I have to keep reminding myself that they’re happily growing in…
Carrot top tips
Carrots are one of the most popular crops to grow, and they are actually quite easy. However, there are three top tips that we want to share with you if…
Keeping on top of weeds
We all aspire to a beautiful, weed-free veg plot, but how on earth do you achieve that?! Here are some ideas that you may find useful: Plant through weed mesh…
Advice for newly planted crops
Once you’ve got all your baby plants in the ground it’s time to sit back with a cuppa, listen to the bees buzzing and admire your handy work, right? Well,…
Herbs in the shade? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Here’s a post that I hope will give lots of people hope if they have a garden that doesn’t get much direct sunlight… I have a flower bed that is…
How to plant
The veg planting season is upon us, and we’re here to give you a few words of advice for getting your Rocket Gardens plug plants planted. Unpacking your plants: When…