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  1. Compost bin at Ryton gardens
    • Composting
    • Soil
    • Wildlife gardening

    COP26 – what can we do to play our part?

    The UN climate talks taking place in Glasgow, known as COP26, bring together countries in order to find solutions to the very real problem of climate change.

  2. Heart of England Organic Group co-founder John Sargent at Potato Day

    John Sargent: 1919-2021

    We are sad to report the passing of life member, dedicated volunteer and devoted organic gardener, John Sargent, who died peacefully at home at the end of September, just a few days short of his 102nd birthday

  3. Broad bean plants growing on bike wheels being used as trellis

    Helping children make connections with the natural world through food

    Since 2019 Garden Organic has been in partnership with Trees for Cities and their charitable partner, Bulb, to create Edible Playgrounds Projects. The edible playgrounds are designed individually for each school to meet their specific needs and aims, while helping children make connections with the natural world. We are proud to have so far supported 13 schools across the midlands.

  4. Tim Lang

    The UK - Potentially Food Self Sufficient?

    A recent academic study explores which countries are best located to withstand social and environmental shocks ahead. Tim Lang Professor Emeritus of Food Policy at City, University of London, and President of Garden Organic shares his ​​​​​thoughts on the UK being potentially self-sufficient.

  5. Vegetables and flowers growing together at Ryton

    Analysis warns global biodiversity is below 'safe limit'

    The world's biodiversity has fallen below the 'safe limit', researchers suggest, as habitat destruction and agriculture take their toll on nature.

  6. Help us fight against the use of peat in horticulture by supporting out Christmas Appeal.
  7. Green tomatoes
    • General gardening

    The Organic Gardening Podcast - the joys of autumn

    Tune in to this month's podcast to capture the joys of autumn in your organic garden.

  8. Hands wearing gardening gloves holding composting autumn leaves
    • General gardening

    One man and his organic plot sees big opportunities

    As I write this month's blog and look out onto the trees that line the new river here in Enfield, it's safe to say that the start of autumn has arrived. I must admit there's something special about autumn despite the nights drawing in and the prospect of colder, damper weather.

  9. Harvested vegetables

    Banking on organic: how your money can help support fairer food, farming and growing

    Founded in the Netherlands in 1980, Triodos Bank has been a frontrunner in sustainable banking for over 40 years. We found out more about how banking can relate to the environment and how choosing a sustainable bank for your everyday finances can positively impact the transition to an organic food system.

  10. One man and his organic plot - Autumn is coming