Slow-growing this summer – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Well, I think I planted up most of my veggies two weeks ago, three at the most. I can’t actually remember now. But the squash and courgettes only went out…
Rocket Blog
3 top tips for growing mint
If your mint plants have grown to the sides of your pot, leaving a bare patch in the centre, or if it’s almost flowering and you’re wondering whether to cut…
Can I harvest strawberries in the first year?
Yes! We often receive queries from customers asking whether or not it is okay to harvest strawberries from first year plants, but you absolutely can. If you planted earlier in…
Why I love mesh netting
My veg growing was somewhat transformed when I discovered that the local garden centre sold mesh netting by the metre. It has saved so many plants from pest damage over…
Harvest ‘earlies’ when the plants start to flower
Depending on where you are in the country and when you planted your seed potatoes, it may be time to dig up some of the earlies. Leave the maincrops until…
Pinching out tomatoes
Whether you’ve already got some plants growing in a greenhouse, or have yet to plant tomatoes, it is worth knowing when and how to pinch out the side shoots to…
Protect strawberries from birds, slugs and squirrels
If you’ve got a strawberry patch on the go, they may well be starting to ripen up now… make sure the pests don’t get to them first! The three main…
Feed and Water Tomatoes Well for a Better Crop
The number one mistake when growing tomatoes is under-watering them. When tomatoes don’t get what they need from the soil, they are more likely to split, more likely to get…
Why you’ll love mulching – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I think I bang on about mulching every single year, but with good reason… it is SO great! Seriously, it is a game changer. For those new to gardening and…
Getting the best from basil, parsley & coriander
These three herb plants are consistently the most popular from our range. In this article, we look at how to get the best results from each one, keeping them nice…
The next few weeks in the vegetable garden
As we creep towards the end of May, we thought we’d take a look at the next few weeks. There is still plenty of planting time, so don’t panic if…
Why I plant salad leaves in shade – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’ve been planting this week. I have to say, I’m a bit disappointed by the chilly weather. I’m sure there was talk of a heat wave, but if it happened,…