Defra’s complete ban on peat in horticulture could take another seven years
Defra has confirmed it will be banning peat use by the professional horticulture sector by 2026 – but with exemptions that could see plug plants contain peat until 2030.
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The Organic Gardening Podcast - March
The first day of spring is here and we're starting to sow the seeds of the gardening year.
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The interconnected features of a healthy soil
To celebrate British Science Week (10-19 March) our research manager Dr Anton Rosenfeld takes a deeper delve into our soil to reveal what makes our soils healthy and productive
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Norfolk composting network keeps on growing
Our Norfolk Master Composter programme continues to grow with 10 new volunteers joining the programme this year.
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Chris Collins on… seed sowing
In his latest blog, our head of horticulture Chris Collins is brushing off his propagator and pots as he prepares for the sowing season
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Scottish government launches consultation to phase out peat
Gardeners, commercial growers and compost suppliers in Scotland are among those being asked for their views about peat use.
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The Organic Gardening Podcast - February
In this month’s podcast we dare to dream of a colourful summer garden as we start sowing, dividing and composting.
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It’s time to chit your potatoes!
Our head gardener Emma O’Neill gives her top tips for giving your seed potatoes a head start this spring.
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Which vegetables grew best in 2022?
In December we asked you to fill in a survey about your veg gardens so we could find out which veg did well and which didn’t during 2022. And the results are in!
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One man and his plot - February
We can sense the next growing season is close and anticipation sets in, writes Chris Collins. In short, we can’t wait to get sowing!