Should I remove old strawberry leaves? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’ve been pondering my approach to growing strawberries. I have a large strawberry patch on the go, measuring approximately 8m long x 1m wide. There are around 200 plants in…
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A few tips for planting onion sets & garlic…
If you’ve received your onion & shallot sets, or your garlic bulb ready to plant, be sure to pick your site carefully. This time of year can be very wet,…
How to grow year round
The photo above shows a mature kale plant that was planted out as a little seedling in May 2020. Now that the broccoli-like flower head is forming it’s reached full…
Got your seed potatoes? Now what…?!
We’ve started shipping seed potatoes. You won’t need to plant them until early spring, usually in late March/early April. So, if you’ve received yours, the best thing to do now…
When can I harvest my broccoli? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’m sure that in previous years I started harvesting my autumn-planted purple sprouting broccoli by now, but perhaps my memory is letting me down! I planted mine out in September,…
Grow wildflowers for birds, bees & butterflies to thrive
We can’t think of a single reason not to grow wildflowers – they look great, they help birds, butterflies and bees, and they do so much for the biodiversity of…
Squash Risotto with Rosemary & Thyme
Roast up some squash with rosemary and thyme to use in this tasty risotto. It’s the perfect food for this time of year as you harvest all those beautiful squashes…
My Weedy Compost – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Last spring in the midst of Lockdown 1 when the sun was shining and I had a reasonable amount of free time to kill at weekends, I scraped up all…
Slow Growing Plants this Winter?
Depending on the weather conditions where you live, you may be finding that some winter plants that you’re growing, like Wild Rocket or Winter Purslane, are growing very slowly. There…
Can I grow tomatoes outside?
Most gardeners grow tomatoes in a greenhouse or polytunnel, as these plants do best in warm temperatures. This can make growing them outside difficult for some growers, but if you…
Making new beds & paths
If you are starting a new plot from scratch, or expanding an existing plot, then read on as we look at some options for setting up beds and pathways.
Slightly unusual herb plants to add to your plot
If you’re already growing the usual suspects like rosemary, sage, thyme, parsley and mint, then here are a few ideas for you to expand your herb garden.