What a Rocket Gardens Delivery looks like
Whether you are waiting for your plants to arrive in spring, or wondering whether or not to order with us, here’s a little bit about what to expect with a…
Our Thoughts
Not enough space to grow winter squash?
Most of our winter squash varieties will naturally climb, and growing them up a trellis, fence or other support is a great option if you don’t have the space to…
Picking the right beans to grow
We have quite a large selection of bean varieties for you to choose from in our plug plant range these days – this article takes a look at some of…
Which Seed Potatoes Should I Choose? What is a First Early?
For anyone who is a little confused by the different seed potato classifications, here’s an explanation to help clear things up along with some ideas to help you choose what…
Growing in small spaces
Whether you’re on the waiting list for an allotment and want to get growing in a few pots while you wait, or just want to make the most of your…
December in the Veg Patch
Well, we’ve already had some snow in parts of the UK, and the trees are looking very bare since Storm Bert blew through last week. No doubt there will be…
How big should my plants be by now?
If you planted up in September or October, your plants should have established their roots by now and hopefully done a bit of growing. They may still be quite small,…
How to make a leaf mould
Once all the strong winds have passed, we highly recommend going on a leaf collecting mission to rake up fallen leaves to make a leaf mould mulch for next year….
Coming Soon… Veg Plant Subscriptions
Very soon, we are going to have both a 3 month and 6 month Veg Plant Subscription Gift Voucher available. With a small selection of veg plants delivered monthly, and…
3 projects for late October
Threre’s not a huge amount that needs doing in the veg garden once you’ve planted up for winter or packed everything away. But these 3 projects are worth investing in…
Should I use fleece or mesh netting for autumn plants?
The two can seem interchangeable, but in fact they do not do quite the same job… Use horticultural fleece for warmth (and insect protection) Horticultural fleece is designed primarily for…
Slow-growing? It’s not just you…
You may be finding that your veg has been growing slowly, or even barely growing at all, this summer…. especially the heat-loving crops like sweetcorn, squash, courgettes, beans, tomatoes and…