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When/how to start harvesting cut & come again salads
At this time of year, lettuces and salad leaves tend to grow quite quickly, and within two or three weeks of planting you may find you can start...
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3 clear signs that the soil is too dry
Depending on where you are in the country, you may be finding some plants are struggling to get go because of dry soil. Here are three easy...
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Dealing with blackflies on broad beans
If you see clusters of tiny black aphids on the tops of your broad bean plants at this time of year, you’re probably looking at a blackfly...
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When to give up on plants – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Like so many other growers in the UK, I’ve been struggling with a lot of slugs and pests this year. My poor beans. Honestly, they’ve...
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It’s easy to grow flowers for cutting
We find that there is a lot of blurby stuff out there about growing flowers specifically for cutting, but it needn’t be confusing. You can...
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Growing rosemary in pots and containers
For those who would like to grow rosemary in pots, we have a key piece of advice which is to make sure the drainage is really good so that the......
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Are your plants getting enough water?
For those who are slightly newer to gardening, it can be difficult to know whether you are giving plants enough water or not. In general, we find...
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A weird start to the growing season – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
It has been two to three weeks since I planted out (around about 22nd May) and I’m really noticing how slowly things are taking off this...
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Get the hoe out to keep on top of weeds…
If you want to keep on top of weeds in your veg patch, then we highly recommend getting a hoe! It is the easiest way to keep on top of... The...
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Blackbirds unearthing your plug plants – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Harrumph! That’s what I say. I planted all my veggies last weekend, and have been having a bit of a battle ever since. Each day I go out to...
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Empty Plot Anxiety – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Does anyone else get Empty Plot Anxiety? (I made that up. It’s not a thing, but it should be.) I have written before that my favourite time...
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5 tips for giving plants a good start
After you’ve planted your veggies, it only takes a few weeks for them to get well established and a little more self-reliant. Up until that...
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Planting Ideas for the next few weeks: late May to early July
Whether you are yet to plant out for the season or have been growing for a few weeks, the next few weeks bring plenty of opportunity to get plants...
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Watering & feeding veg plants over the summer
Your plants will have different watering and nutritional needs as we move through the summe. Have a read of this guide for some helpful tips that...
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Growing through biodegradable mulch film
This can be a good way of keeping weeds down and maintaining moisture levels in the soil. We take a quick look at some of the pros and cons,...
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3 tips for newly planted plants…
Get these three things right when you plant out your veggies and it will really help them to get off to a good start this season. Make sure plants...
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Plant tomatoes deep
If you’ve ordered upright tomatoes (all our varieties except Tiny Tim are upright varieties) then it is a good idea to plant them deep....
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Dealing with persistent weeds – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
So, I talked last week about how I had let my veg plot get a little (a lot) overgrown and wild and how I was working to restore it to... The...
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Dwarf Beans for Smaller Plots
Dwarf beans are such a good choice for those with smaller plots – perhaps you’re growing just a few veggies in pots by the back door,...
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The Next Few Weeks… (Planting Time)
Although it is still a little chilly, we are rapidly heading into May and peak planting time for the growing season ahead. There’s no need...
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Earthing Up Potatoes
If you’re new to growing your own veg then you may not know about the concept of earthing up. This short post will give you the low down....
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How to Recover a Plot That’s Gone Wild – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Hopefully, this post will serve as both inspiration and encouragement for someone else who has been feeling overwhelmed by the task of recovering...
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Protecting New Seedlings from Cold/Wind
We have started shipping some of the hardier veg plants now, but obviously, we can’t guarantee the weather being warm and sunny, so...
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Protect Peas from Cold Winds
Pea plants are reasonably tough, and they’re growing fast in our polytunnels now so we are going to be shipping some of the earlier batches...
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The start of the Hungry Gap?
For those of you who have been growing winter crops, you may find that you’re more or less done with harvesting as broccoli plants go over,...