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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.

Get into organic

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    Donate to Garden Organic

    By making a gift, however large or small, you will contribute to our vital work. You can support our charitable activities with a regular or one-off donation.

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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.

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’.

News & views

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    Jules’s favourite summer veg to sow now
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    Grow green at your allotment plot
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    Climate change crops to buffer the heatwaves
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    Chris Collins on…harvesting hacks
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Become a Variety Champion

Our heritage varieties are a vital part of our genetic past and, with your help, we can ensure they will be available for future generations. If you would be willing to consider becoming a Variety Champion, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Find out more

Your Garden This Month

Water well in dry spells - especially beans, cucumbers, marrows, leeks and celery. But watch out for potato and tomato blight, as well as mildew, in warm, damp weather.

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Your organic garden in August

There's so much to savour in August with bumper harvests in all parts of the garden.

More for August

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    The Organic Gardening Podcast
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    Wildlife gardening
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    What to sow and plant in August
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    Your organic garden in August

Events & open days

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    Garden Organic 2025 Annual General Meeting

    Garden Organic members are invited to join us for our online 2025 Annual General Meeting and organic gardening question panel

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    Visit our garden in support of the NGS — 6 September

    We're delighted to be partnering with the National Open Garden Scheme to allow access to our organic demonstration garden for two special dates on 12th July and 6th September, 2025.

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    Visit our organic demonstration garden — 16th August 2025

    Explore our demonstration garden and learn about vibrant world of pollinators and the rich biodiversity they support! Discover how our gardens nurture a thriving ecosystem, showcasing diverse plant life that attracts bees, butterflies, and more

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    Visit our Heritage Seed Library — 20th September 2025

    Join us for our Heritage Seed Library Open Day and get a rare glimpse into the world of seed conservation. Explore the National Collection of Heritage Vegetables and learn how we cultivate these precious varieties.