3 projects to start in early spring
If you want to take your self-sufficiency up a level, then here are three simple projects to sink your teeth into over the next couple of months ahead of planting…
Growing
A little update from Rocket Gardens
For those of you who are awaiting an order of spring plants, here’s a little update from us so that you know what to expect this coming spring! Growing naturally…
Beetroot, Kale & Lentil Salad
We’ve been using up the last of our beetroots which were harvested in autumn and have been storing well. This is a popular recipe, and makes a good healthy lunch…
How mulching will improve your harvest
While it’s snowy and windy out, it’s a good time to start thinking about ways to improve the quality of your soil in the season ahead. One thing that we…
How much to grow in a small crate planter
If you are short on space, then you might find a couple of these planters are just the ticket. You’d be surprised how much you can grow – in this…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
Watch out for parsnip canker
If the shoulders of your parsnips look brown/orange and a little rotten, then they probably have been affected by canker. Parsnips are prone to canker, a spore driven fungal disease…
3 Ways to use flowers in your veg plot
Growing flowers in the veg patch really brightens things up and looks so attractive. On top of that, they are really useful too – here are a few ideas.