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World Soil Day

Tips to Help You Look After Your Soil

World Soil Day is celebrated in December every year. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of healthy ecosystems, by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, increasing...
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Tulips

Tips for Tulips - Planting and Growing

Tips for tulips – especially when growing in pots Planting and growing tulips in pots is a great way to enjoy these beautiful flowers if you have limited garden space...
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Red clover

Nurture your soil, naturally, with green manure

Also known as cover crops, green manure is grown specifically to help improve soil fertility, nutrient levels and organic matter, whilst also suppressing weeds. You can plant cover crops into...
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Love your Soil

Soil Biology: The balancing act of beneficial microbes

In the intricate world of soil biology, beneficial microbes are the unsung heroes that quietly work behind the scenes, ensuring the fertility and productivity of our soils. These microscopic organisms,...
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Tomato Harvest

2 Natural Growers, 4 muddy boots, 1 competition

In April, Marie and Jim @4_muddy_boots agreed to stage a competition in their large allotment on behalf of Natural Grower. Marie and Jim split their tomato seedlings – grown at...
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Natural Grower Soil Conditioner

Is Organic Fertiliser as Good as Chemical Fertiliser?

When I am asked "is organic fertiliser as good as chemical fertiliser", I have to ask the question - what are chemical fertilisers good for? Good for the plants, good...
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NAS and Natural Grower

NAS - Supporting the Allotment Community

In late January, The National Allotment Society (NAS) announced it was partnering with Natural Grower to enable NAS members the opportunity to try our incredible compost, liquid fertiliser, soil conditioner...
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Raymond Blanc Gardening School

Raymond Blanc Gardening School

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons Raymond Blanc Gardening School 'Soil to Plate' course will be using Natural Grower compost.  'We are excited to be using Natural Grower compost in our 'Soil...
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Natural Grower and The National Allotment Society

National Allotment Society Partnership

We are delighted to have partnered with The National Allotment Society to provide their members with 10% off our liquid fertiliser, compost and plant feed & soil conditioner. The National Allotment Society...
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Buddha Bowl with Miso Tahini Dressing

Buddha Bowl - Amelia Freer

Next up on our #ngcookalong is the Buddha Bowl recipe from Amelia Freer. The beauty of this recipe is that you can use whatever you have left over in your...
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Giveaway with Shell on Earth

GIVEAWAY with Shell on Earth!

We have teamed up with another family run company to bring you the first of our 2023 GIVEAWAYS! Shell on Earth, is a family business from New Quay in West...
Squash, Feta and Balsamic Onion Egg Muffins

Squash, Feta and Balsamic Onion Egg Muffins

If you are following the #ngcookalong, here is your next recipe from Amelia Freer - delicious savoury muffins! The combination of the tangy feta with the sweetness of the balsamic...
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Recommended by Lucy Hutchings of @shegrowsveg and author of “Get Up and Grow” and recommended by Anna Greenland of @annagreenland and author of "Grow Easy"