Companion Plants for pest control
Chemical free tips to rebalance the eco-systems in your garden. Install a combination of companion plants and herbs. Companion planting is a time-tested gardening method that enriches and protects vulnerable...
The benefits of Nettles
Chemical free tips to rebalance the eco-systems in your garden. The benefits of nettles in your garden You may feel that nettles, especially stinging nettles, are a problem weed that...
Good bugs for Houseplants
Chemical free tips to rebalance the eco-systems in your garden. Buy in good bugs that eat plant pests and manage the moisture of your soil. You would have probably given...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...