Success in pots
There’s a lot to be said for growing your own food in pots… they can be moved wherever you like in the garden so you can make the best use of…
Growing Tips and Advice
Have you thought about Succession Planting?
We find that there is often a rush to get “the veg patch” planted in May and then to be done with it for that year. That’s great, it works well and come…
Is it too late to plant out?
This is definitely our question of the week! It must be something to do with the bank holiday and half term… The answer is “no”. It is most definitely not too late to be…
Perfect Veg for Growing in Pots
Growing in pots is a brilliant way to make the most of a small space, or to get a veg patch going quickly and easily without having to put in raised beds or…
When to water….
Here in Cornwall it has been surprisingly dry for the past few weeks. We’ve had the odd day of rain but for the most part it’s been fairly sunny. It…
Nettles…not so bad?
Nettles are one of the more common weeds that we deal with in the UK, and they sting. But they’re not all bad… here are three reasons why: If you…
A Summer of Strawberries
Strawberries are the quintessential British summer fruit and we love them! Growing your own is one of the real joys of summer – pick a few for a pitcher of…
The Magic of Mulch
If we were to give only one top tip to veg gardeners, mulching might well be it. It’s a job well worth doing in late spring (and again in Autumn). Here’s…
What on earth is… “hardening off”?
If you’re fairly new to gardening, you my have come across this term and wondered what it is all about. Basically, it means toughening your baby plants up so that…
Watch out for….Carrot Flies
Pulling up a few carrots from the garden is one of life’s simple pleasures. They are easy vegetables to grow, and the only pest you really need to watch out…
Top Tips for Growing Peas
Picking pea pods is a lot of fun, particularly with children, and that’s why peas are of our favourite veg to grow here at Rocket Gardens. If you fancy giving it a…
The Art of the Small Veg Patch
We’re big believers that you don’t need much space to grow your own food. A window box will give you enough space to grow some lettuces and herbs, a couple…