What to Plant in Summer
Whether you are plugging the gaps from harvesting, or lost a few plants to cold weather earlier in the season, or to slugs more recently, there is plenty to pop…
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Making a Nettle Feed – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Having only just planted out because of the weather, I don’t have a huge amount to do in the veg garden at the moment – watering in the mornings, a…
Is it time to re-pot your mint?
If your mint plant has grown out to the sides of the pot, like this one, you may want to divide it and re-pot to grow several healthier looking plants….
Plants should start to bounce back now…
For those who planted in April/May, you may have some plants that have not been thriving, like these peas which have a purple tinge. With warmer weather, things should start…
Finally planting out – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Well, I had planned to plant out by now, but those crazily strong winds and cold daytime temperatures last week/weekend put me off somewhat, so I waited even longer. But,…
Cut back coriander, chervil and parsley regularly
These herbs are prone to bolting, so be sure to cut them back regularly to keep them nice and leafy for longer. Bolting is when the plant goes to produce…
Planting ideas for the summer ahead
As well as planting up now, it’s also worth thinking about planting a few extras later on in late June and July – this little guide will give you an…
There’s still time to re-plant…
If you’ve lost a few plants over the past couple of weeks, don’t despair – there is still time to try again. Beans, squashes, cucumbers and peas may well have…
Do I need to harden off plug plants?
A few customers have asked whether or not they would need to harden off their veg plants when they arrive. Normally at this time of year it wouldn’t be necessary,…
Top tips for basil
When you get it right, basil is a great grower and will keep going for a while. It’s easy to get it wrong though, so here are some pointers to…
5 Plants to Grow if You Love Salad
If you’re a salad lover, you’ve probably already found all our lettuces and leaves, but don’t forget to treat yourself to some tasty herbs too – and some edible flowers…
Windproof Bean Supports – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’m giving it one more week before I plant out… I’m not going to be tempted to plant earlier, I still think it’s a bit too chilly for beans and…