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  1. Vegetables grown at Ryton gardens

    The dangers of international trade food standards

    Eating fresh fruit and vegetables is one of the huge benefits of an organic gardener's diet. Plus you know you're not eating unnecessary and potentially toxic chemicals.

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    One man & his organic plot - March 2019

    It’s all about the anticipation of spring for gardeners, whether your plant growing ambitions are just a small window box or if you put your shoulder to it with a large allotment, we are all poised for the new growing season.

  3. Butterfly in the garden

    Garden Organic podcast launched

    The new Garden Organic podcast is now ready for you to download!

  4. Sutton Tomato

    HSL tomato available to buy as plug plants

    We’re thrilled to announce that one of the popular varieties from our Heritage Seed Library, the ‘Sutton’ tomato, is now available to buy as plug plants from The Organic Gardening Catalogue.

  5. Worms in soil

    Farmland worm survey reveals worrying results

    Britain’s first farmland worm survey has revealed that nearly half the fields in England lack sufficient earthworms which may help explain the alarming decline of one of the country’s most loved birds, the song thrush.

  6. Hands holding a tray of organic vegetables including rainbow chard, tomatoes and squashes.

    New research shows a sustainably-farmed Europe can feed a growing population a healthy diet

    Europe could be farmed entirely through sustainable systems, such as organic, and still feed a growing population, claims recent research.

  7. Volunteers planting

    Growing Buddies are sprouting up in Haringey!

    Garden Organic's Sustainable Communities Team have been commissioned by Homes for Haringey to work with five sheltered housing sites. Our Growing Buddies will run fortnightly sessions to inspire and support residents with their growing.

  8. Worms in soil

    One man & his organic plot - February 2019

    Winter arrived with a bang at the start of February and I didn't stay very long on my trip down to the allotment. I love the brisk winter’s day for some physical gardening, but the snow has stopped play for the moment. The soil will also be soaking up the thaw so I’ll be keeping off it for a while.

  9. Peat free planting

    Peat free compost - keep fighting for it

    We know that sourcing peat for use in growing mediums (such as bagged composts) is environmentally unsustainable. So far, the horticulture retailers have dragged their feet in endorsing alternatives. All the while peat bogs with their sensitive ecosystems and wildlife habitats are being irreversibly cut. And lost. Over 95% of the UK's peat bogs have already gone.

  10. One man & his organic plot - January 2019

    Firstly, a very Happy New year to all those who work, support and belong to Garden Organic, I wish you every success in 2019. I trust you all got a good rest over the festive period.