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It’s a myth that if you practice the NoDig method of organic gardening you can never grow a green manure! Our knowledge transfer officer Anton, explains why:

Cumbria Master Composters have opened up a whole world of worms at composting events across the county.

This is one of the quieter months in the garden calendar as our minds turn to the festive period and spending time with loved ones – but there’s always jobs to do on the plot.

The podcast team are looking back on 2022 in December’s episode, chatting about their triumphs and trials – and what’s on their Christmas wishlist.

UN Secretary General António Guterres has called on the world to re-prioritise climate change “or face catastrophe” ahead of the COP27 conference – so we’re sharing small steps you can take in your own garden.

We welcome news that the Welsh government is planning to accelerate its climate action plans by tripling rates of peatland restoration in the country.

Gardening on any scale, whether that’s a tiny balcony of fragrant herbs or a thriving and colourful veg patch, is a powerful gateway connecting you with organic farming, writes out guest blogger Nina Pullman, editor of Riverford’s Wicked Leeks magazine.

We’re standing with other environmental organisations such as the RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts to ask you to help us #NurtureNature. STOP the Retained EU Law Bill scrapping vital environmental protections, by taking these easy steps.

An accessible playground garden that supports children with serious physical disabilities has been created at Ash Field Academy in Leicestershire. The Edible Playground has been designed to allow pupils with learning difficulties to grow fruit and vegetables.

Our head of horticulture Chris Collins brings colour and order to his allotment and balcony as he enjoys autumn and prepares for winter. But he’s also planning ahead for spring with bulb planting and tidying up his strawberry beds.