Growing

Towards the mid/end of May, we receive a high number of enquiries from hopeful customers who are keen to grow but worried that they have left it too late to…

We’ve had a bit of a chilly spell here in Cornwall, with strong winds too (the squash plant pictured here was the victim of a late frost!). It’s not ideal…

Last week I planted out my pea and mangetout plants. They have a nice raised bed (no dig) with a good layer of fresh compost, and they’re climbing up some…

Each month we take a little look at a common garden pest. This month, we’re talking about Carrot Fly. Carrot Fly has an annoying habit of ruining the roots, so…

After planting your veg out in the spring, you will soon be able to see if your soil is nice and nutritious as the leaves of your plants will stay…

Last weekend, I held the first of my new “grow your own” workshops from my veg plot here in Cornwall. I had 5 guests, all with fairly small gardens, and…

Planting time is here! May is arguably the best month in the veg patch. All the herbs have sprung back into life, with rosemary and chive flowers adding a punch…

If you’re planning to be away for a few weeks in the summer (lucky you!), here are some quick growing crops that you can enjoy before you go! Chard &…

Over Easter, I thought I’d seize the opportunity to plant out some of my veggies. Most were brassicas and leaves, so even if it turned a bit colder I figured…

Making sure your plants are well watered will make the world of difference to your crops when you harvest them. “Well watered” doesn’t just mean “watered a lot” though. We…

Some plants that you receive from Rocket Gardens will benefit from being thinned out. It’s not obligatory, but it doesn’t take long and is quite easy. What is meant by…