3 Things to do in the garden – May 7th
The sun has finally got his hat on! This nice sunny spell has really taken the edge off; the air is warmer, the ground is warmer and we are good to…
Growing Tips and Advice
A bit about Brassicas
The brassica family is a big one in the veg world with the likes of broccoli, cauliflower, cabbages, kale, turnips, swede, and Chinese cabbages all playing a part. As it’s…
Rhubarb… good things come to those that wait!
Rhubarb is one of our favourite things to grow in the veg patch for various reason. It looks great in the garden with its attractive leaves and striking colours,it’s one…
The Brilliance of Beetroot
The beautiful beetroot is not a veg plant to be overlooked when deciding what to grow in your kitchen garden. They are notoriously difficult to grow from seed, but you don’t…
The Secret to Year Round Growing
We’re big believers in year round growing here at Rocket Gardens. Being out in the garden is so good for the soul and growing your own fruit and veg is…
A word on chitting potatoes
When your seed potatoes arrive, it’s a good idea to chit them. This basically means encouraging them to sprout shoots before you plant them in the ground so that they…