Search
Alternative text should describe the visual content of the image.

Our views

News and views

Latest news, blogs and updates from Garden Organic.

Filter

Topic
Year
Date range

  1. Global call to ban the use of peat in compost - National Trusts' joint statement
  2. Worms in soil
    • Soil

    Down to Earth - Alive and Kicking

    Kim Stoddart explains how to nurture microbial life for the health and vitality of plants, person, and planet...

  3. Randbow chard plant
    • Vegetables and herbs

    One man and his organic plot - enjoy the last of the autumn colour

    As the daylight hours diminish and the colder weather sets in, the available time that there is to spend on the allotment becomes less and less. I’m now squeezing in an hour here and there, but still managing to get my fix.

  4. Bee on flower
    • Wildlife gardening

    The Organic Gardening Podcast - a gorgeous November episode

    world of bees and how gardeners can help mitigate the climate emergency. We also discuss garlic planting and which decayed plants are safe to put on your compost heap.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Help us fight against the use of peat in horticulture by supporting out Christmas Appeal.