UK supermarkets urged to end use of pesticides in supply chain
New report shows all of the UK’s 10 largest supermarkets continue to use neonicotinoids and other highly bee-toxic pesticides in their global supply chains.
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The Organic Gardening Podcast - November
With Beth Chatto's head gardener. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and all other major podcast providers.
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Chris Collins on…leaves and leafmould
Leave your leaves alone, says our head of organic horticulture as he relishes the annual fall.
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We’ve been named UK National Collection Holder for Calendula
Our vitally important conservation work has been recognised with a third National Plant Collection from Plant Heritage.
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15 reasons to plant a fruit tree
With National Tree Week around the corner, we reveal why fruit trees can be such a beneficial part of your garden.
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What weeds tell you about your soil
Alice Whitehead reveals how common garden weeds can help you understand your soil conditions and plan ahead
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Is urban horticulture more carbon heavy?
Dr Anton Rosenfeld delves beyond the headlines to unpick the analysis of urban and conventional agriculture’s carbon footprints
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How to have a greener Halloween
Master Composter Frankie Kennett shows you how to make the most of your pumpkin harvest and leftovers on 31 October.
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Our Seed Guardians are Environmental Champions
Volunteer gardeners and growers from our Heritage Seed Library (HSL) have scooped an ‘Environment Champion Award’ for their work protecting rare vegetables seeds.
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You’ve heard of broad beans…now plant field beans!
Autumn is a great time to plant green manures on your vegetable plot. Field beans are easy to sow and grow like beans – the difference is you leave them in the soil rather than popping on your plate