Discover organic growing
Garden Organic promotes organic growing and composting, citizen science and research, and seed conservation through our Heritage Seed Library. We want to help you garden 'the organic way', using natural methods to promote healthy, productive, sustainable gardens.
Who we are and what we do
Our charity brings together thousands of people who share a common belief – that organic growing is essential for a healthy and sustainable world. Through campaigning, advice, community work and research, our aim is to get everyone growing ‘the organic way’.
Get into organic
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Join us
By becoming a member you can join the thousands of people in the UK and overseas who are already leading the movement for an organic and sustainable future for us all.
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Principles of organic gardening
Organic gardening can boost the environment and sustainability, improve your health and wellbeing, and bolster food security. How to apply the five pillars of organic gardening to your practice.
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The Heritage Seed Library
The Heritage Seed Library (HSL) maintains the national collection of heritage vegetables and aims to conserve vegetable varieties that are not widely available, sharing seed with our members to grow and enjoy.
Learn Organic Online
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Register your interest for our 2025 open days
Our 2024 lineup of tours and workshops is coming soon! Register your interest below to be among the first to receive updates on new dates and offerings.
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Planning your growing space online course
Successful organic growing is all about good planning. In this course you will learn how to plan your plot organically, with a focus on crop rotation, preventing pests and diseases, maximising harvests and planning for the year ahead.
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Introduction to composting online course
Compost is the grower’s black gold and at the heart of all organic growing. This course will introduce you to the composting process and help you to create great compost – the organic way.
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Principles of Organic Gardening online course
The Principles of Organic Gardening course provides an introduction to the five core principles of organic growing, how to identify them and how to put them into practice in your own growing space.
Your Garden This Month
try some early sowings in trays. Germination temperatures of around 13°C are adequate, so you need a bright, cool windowsill. Try plants that like a long growing season, such as chillis and aubergines.
Your organic garden in January
As winter starts to bite, it's time to cover tender plants to protect them from frost damage and enjoy the dark nights. Most pests will be inactive in cold spells, but it’s still worth checking for slugs and snails in sheltered places, such as empty pots in the cold frame or greenhouse.