Veg patch composting… dos and don’ts
Over the next few weeks you will inevitably be pulling up old veg plants that have fulfilled thir purpose this season. It’s a great source of compost materials, but you…
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5 Top tips for growing your own in autumn/winter
Growing in the colder months is a little easier in that there are fewer pests and weeds to contend with and you don’t need to water very often. However, you…
What can I grow next?
You can start planting veggies out again towards the end of August and through September into October. There’s an interesting choice, including cabbages, kales and leafy greens, as well as turnips,…
Now is the time to start composting
As we move into the peak harvesting time in the veg patch it’s a really good idea to get a compost heap on the go. In just a few weeks…
5 autumn veg patch ideas for small gardens
Even if you don’t have a huge amount of space in your garden you can grow a pretty good crop over the next few months. We’ve got ideas for you…
What’s next in the veg patch?
Now that summer planting time is more or less over, it’s time to enjoy watching your crops grow and harvest lots of veggies for some tasty home grown, home cooked…
Do your herbs need a trim?
This is a great time of year in the herb world as they’re all in full bloom and looking magnificent. Some may need a trim though to keep them healthy…
Be inspired…Grow some fruit!
Growing fruit is really quite easy, although the word “pruning” tends to put people off. Please, don’t panic about pruning and just pick one or two fruits that you love to…
Map out your veg patch for the summer
We’ve put together a little guide to take you through the next few months and help you get the most from your veg patch this summer. A little extra planting…
June in the Veg Patch…perfect for planting!
Hello June!!!! Hooray! June is our favourite month in the veg patch here at Rocket Gardens. It’s the month that those of us that fancy growing at home take away a few plants…
Ready, steady, hoe…!
Keeping weeds at bay is one of the most important jobs to do on the veg patch. It’s best to keep on top of it on a regular basis to…
Seven ways with straw
We send out all our plants nestled up in a box of straw. This keeps them well protected during thir travels, and it’s much better than sending them in boxes…