How to squeeze more in when you plant out
It’s a classic… reaching the vital moment of planting out your plugs and realising that you don’t have quite enough space. Here are a few tips and tricks that will…
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Why I’m planting lots of tagetes this year – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I don’t really know why I haven’t ALWAYS grown tagetes in my veg patch. I did last year, and I decided then that I would plant a few extras this…
Planting advice for this May
A common mistake at the start of May is to hurry to plant everything out as soon as possible, but there are many veg plants that just need a little…
Top Tips for Growing Salads & Lettuces
Salads and lettuces are a great starting place for novice gardeners, and they are straightforward to grow. Here are a few pointers that will help you to keep plants healthy…
Recognise & prevent flea beetle damage
These tiny bugs are already active, and with the dry weather will become more so over the next few days. You’ll recognise damage by the tiny holes in leaves, particularly…
Protecting newly planted crops
Here’s a quick checklist for you to follow when you plant out this spring. Have a read now to make sure you have all the bits and bobs you will…
Which bean support works best?
If you’re building your own bean support using bamboo, there are 3 standard styles – the A Frame, the Wigwam and the X Frame. Here are the pros and cons…
How to support peas, sugarsnap & mange tout
When it comes to planting peas, mangetout and sugarsnaps, you will need to give them some support to climb. Here are three easy options… Chicken wire & bamboo Make a…
Start a Vegetable Garden
If you are planning to start a veg patch in your garden this spring, then you may find a few of these pointers are helpful. We cover a few things,…
3 Tips for Growing Strawberries – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
So, this week, I was out in the veg garden, getting things ready for planting, weeding, pottering and actively avoiding the strawberry patch at the bottom of the plot. Why…
Get Tomato Plants off to a good start
1. Give their roots space & depth If you’re growing in the ground, you can do this simply by leaving 40cm between plants. If growing in pots, most advice is…
Don’t rush to plant out your veggies
We are currently shipping some of the more hardy veg plants, like brassicas and beetroot, but even so, we would recommend being a little cautious when your plants arrive –…