Quick Growing Herbs for the Summer
Some of the faster growing herbs are just the ticket for adding flavour to summer salads and veggie dishes. Here are a few of our favourites that are easy to…
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Run out of space for winter squash – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Okay, I totally brought this on myself. I let one of my raised beds get overtaken by red campions and I can’t bring myself to cut them back or pull…
When & how often to water your veg plants
With more sun on the forecast for the week ahead, and plenty of planting going on around the country, we thought we’d give some tips on watering in the kitchen…
Growing heat-loving vegetables outside
Here are a few top tips for those of you who are growing those more tender, heat-loving plants like cucumber, aubergine, peppers and tomatoes outdoors this summer (rather than in…
Success with Sweetcorn
There is nothing more joyous than eating your own homegrown sweetcorn. It is SO much sweeter and tastier than shop-bought corn. Having said that, it can be incredibly disappointing when…
Better ways to use my greenhouse – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I have a very small greenhouse, pictured above when I first built it a few years ago, in 2019 I think. It probably measures 1.5m x 1.5m (that’s a guess,…
The next few weeks (and peak planting time!)
Mid-May to Mid-June is such a wonderful time for planting out veggies – the soil is warming up nicely, night time temperatures are much kinder and there are fewer of…
Why mulching is one of the best things you can do
If you haven’t yet discovered the benefits of mulching, keep reading because mulching your veg plants will make a huge difference, and now at the start of the growing season…
Do I need to worry about crop rotation
Crop rotation is a commonly used practice that is designed to avoid any single crop from depleting the soil of particular nutrients. But is it really necessary in the home…
5 Ways to Get Veg Plants Off to a Good Start
Getting things right in the early days will make all the difference as we move through the growing season and through to harvest time. Here are 5 things you can…
How to use wormcast fertiliser
Our worm cast fertiliser comes in sacks (as pictured), and it has a kind of sandy, soil-like texture. Worm castings are among the most nutritious of natural fertilisers. They are…