5 tips for growing organically
If you’re keen to keep things natural and organic in your veg patch, then have a read of these top tips. Know your enemy! Learn which pests are most likely…
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Have you thought about going no-dig?
Last year I committed to going no-dig in my veg patch and I have to say I was really pleased with the results. In my first Diary of a Rocket…
Our 3 New Years Resolutions
New Year is always a good time to reflect, whether it’s in your personal life or taking a step back from the business to assess what you could be doing…
January in the Veg Patch
Well, after last winter we don’t really know what to expect from January 2019! It may be snowy, hailing, frosty, windy, warm, dry or rainy from time to time, but…
They are banning metaldehyde!
Most slug and snail pellets contain metaldehyde, which, in short, is not very good for wildlife at all. We’re delighted to hear that DEFRA is phasing in a ban, meaning…
3 ways to get better results from the veg patch
Here are three small things you can do in your veg patch to improve your crops. It’s food for thought and we hope it’ll give you the upper hand next…
Prepare for colder weather
You never quite know whether it will be mild or frosty at this time of year. It’s best to be prepared if you are growing winter veg. The simplest thing…
Christmas Veg Troubleshooting
If you’ve been out to the veg patch to check on our Christmas Veggies, only to have to schedule in a trip to the local farm shop to top up…
A Christmas Slaw
This is a good, healthy side dish that you can whip up at any time over Christmas. You will need: Red Cabbage, finely sliced Parsnip and/or Celeriac, peeled & grated…
The Best Boxing Day Brunch – diary of a Rocket Gardener
I love Boxing Day leftovers, and I particularly enjoy concocting brunch with bits and bobs left from the huge roast the day before. This is a bit of a go-to…
A Christmas Veg Medley – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I am a keen gardener with a big veg plot, and my sister grows her own food too. She is a vegetarian and we both love cooking, so when we…
Want to grow your own Christmas Veg next year?
If you didn’t grow any of your own veggies to harvest this Christmas, then make sure you don’t miss out next year. Here’s when you’ll need to plant things in…