Diary of a Tiny Gardener…What’s up with my Chillies?
Hi Tiny Gardener here… If you’ve been following me you’ll know I’ve been growing some chillies in a little pot on my windowsill. I’ve got a few chillies on the…
Rocket Blog
What to expect
Whether you placed a pre-order back in January, just popped an order in this week or are thinking about ordering soon, please read this for all the information you need…
Keep Carrot Fly at Bay with Netting & Companions
Carrot Fly has an annoying habit of ruining the roots, so that instead of pulling up beautiful carrots like the ones pictured, you end up pulling up a sad looking…
How to Grow Big Plants in a Small Plot
If you want to grow taller plants, like tomatoes, climbing beans and peas, or even climbing squashes, and you only have a small plot, then there are two simple ways…
Companion Planting Guide: For Bees, Aphids & more
Here’s a full guide on companion planting to help you get started with using flowers and herbs to help get the best from your veg crops. Some companion plants will…
Preparing beds and soil for a good crop
If you’re going to be growing directly in the ground, whether in raised beds or traditional beds, then now is the time to give your soil some TLC for the…
Roast Potato, Garlic and Wild Rocket Salad
For an easy lunch, try this roast potato salad with garlic, wild rocket and pumpkin seeds. You could easily throw in some grilled halloumi at the end, or serve with…
Growing & Using Edible Flowers
Edible flowers are such a great addition to the veg patch. They’ll provide beautiful flowers all summer, for you and the bees to enjoy. Here’s a quick guide to growing…
Dealing with Aphids
One of the most common pests in the veg patch, aphids suck the sap from stems and, if numbers are too much, can be quite troublesome with your veg plants….
April in the Veg Patch
There is plenty to do in the veg patch this month, planting seed potatoes and generally getting ready for the busy spring planting season that lies ahead….
Diary of a Tiny Gardener – What’s happened to my turnips?
Hi Tiny Gardener here… As the spring planting edges closer and closer, I’ve been thinking about making space for my new spring plants, this means harvesting what’s left of the…
A quick guide to planting & growing potatoes
Seed potatoes are one of the earliest things to go in the ground in spring, and make a lovely excuse to get out in the garden around Easter time as…