Can I grow courgettes & squash in pots?
In short, yes you can grow courgettes and winter squash in pots and containers, and here are a few tips: Choose big pots – these are thirsty plants and they…
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Salad leaves that’ll add a pop of flavour
For salad lovers, growing some punchy leaves as well as lettuces is an absolute must. Here are some of the tastiest…
5 of the more unusual veg plants to grow
If you fancy growing something a little different this year, then here are a few ideas to inspire you.
Ways to net brassicas against pigeons/butterflies
It’s sensible to protect brassicas – kale, broccoli, cabbage, sprouts, cauliflowers – from pigeons and cabbage white butterflies. Here are a couple of ways to do that without spending unnecessary…
Growing Herbs Indoors
For those that would like to grow some herbs in window boxes or small plant pots on a windowsill, here’s a look at the most suitable plants for indoor growing…
Growing Wildflowers in a Pot or Planter
With our Small Wildflower Plug Plant Collection, you can easily fill two or three pots, or a trug-style planter (our Traditional Crate Planter would work well), to create a mini wildflower…
Our Thoughts on the Food Shortage
Without getting political, we just wanted to touch on a few thoughts prompted by the food shortages that the UK is experiencing in supermarkets. They are not very original thoughts,…
How’s Your Wild Rocket Growing? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’m so pleased with my wild rocket this winter, and I thought I would just share how much better it has done for being planted in the greenhouse. In previous…
A Simple Guide to Year Round Growing
There’s a misconception about year round growing, that it is difficult and time consuming, but really it needn’t be. It is very straightforward to use a three season planting calendar…
Green Waste Compost – is it any good? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
The Rocket Gardens customer services team asked me if I could cover this topic as they’ve been asked it a couple of times recently. Green Waste Compost is usually available…
What a Rocket Gardens Delivery looks like
Whether you are waiting for your plants to arrive in spring, or wondering whether or not to order with us, here’s a little bit about what to expect with a…
Not enough space to grow winter squash?
Most of our winter squash varieties will naturally climb, and growing them up a trellis, fence or other support is a great option if you don’t have the space to…