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,…
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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…
Growing Salads in Shade – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
The February weather has been good and I’m having fun getting the veg patch ready for spring, using a spare hour here and there to start weeding beds, pull up…
Smoky Spiced Potatoes with Wild Garlic Mayo
These would be great with a homemade burger!! They are really easy to make, popular with all ages, and they make a nice change from chunky chips or potato wedges….
Getting Ready for Spring – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
The first day of February and still three months to go until planting season is in full swing. I’m always surprised it’s not sooner – the minute I see daffodils…
Ideas for growing veg in smaller spaces
If you’re planning to grow your own this season but you’re short on space, then you’ll find some useful tips below. Choosing what to grow: Salad leaves are a brilliant…
3 tips for a successful season – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
At this time of year, I always find myself getting reflective about my veg patch; there are enough glimmers of spring that my mind turns towards the growing season, but…
Everything you need to know about growing potatoes
If you’d like to grow your own potatoes, this article guides you through everything you need to get going. It’s all very straightforward and they are fun to grow… Chitting…
Can I grow potatoes in containers?
Yes! Absolutely. If you have a couple of big, deep pots or old buckets/trugs, then you’ll be able to plant a few seed potatoes and dig up a lovely harvest…
Harvesting Parsnips
After we’ve had a few good frosts, you should find that the flavour of homegrown parsnips is at its best, as the cold spell will have sweetened them up. If…