Chemical-Free Gardening Tips #2

Chemical free tips to rebalance the eco-systems in your garden.  #2: Ponds: ecological hotspots for biodiversity.  Installing a small pond in your garden can help control garden pests like aphids, provide a valuable home for amphibians, act as a carbon sink and become an ecological hotspot for biodiversity. Follow my son’s lead and add enormous benefits to your…


Chemical-Free Gardening Tips #1

Chemical free tips to rebalance the eco-systems in your garden.  #1: Install a combination of companion plants and herbs.  Companion planting is a time-tested gardening method that enriches and protects vulnerable crops. Planting ‘companion’ plants among other plants can help them to grow by either attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, or by acting as a…


Organic Gardening Tips for April

The sun is shining in between the showers that keep coming, but the nights are cold. Don’t rush to plant out young seedlings or Jack Frost might get them! Jobs to do this month: Protect plants from the frost Sow all sorts of seeds in a heated greenhouse or inside on a windowsill: tomatoes, peppers,…


Organic Gardening Tips for March

Spring is almost here but there is a cold snap coming! Time to do lots of preparation and sowing of early crops in the greenhouse or on your windowsills. The warm sun is coming very soon!! Jobs to do this month: • Start off seedlings including annuals and summer vegetables like Lettuce, Cabbage and Beetroot…


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 and plant feed. We are excited about this latest endorsement. NAS took feedback from impartial sources to ensure the quality of our products and the…


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 to Plate’ course showcasing different types of growing mediums for our guests. Natural Grower’s ethos is something that is very important to us at The…


Organic Gardening Tips for February & Diary Dates

Spring is almost here! The days are gradually getting longer…..Time to do lots of preparation and sowing of early crops in the greenhouse or on your windowsills. Jobs to do this month: • Plant herbs in pots to keep in the kitchen, using our organic compost • Peaches and grapes can be planted in the…


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 (NAS) works to protect, promote and preserve allotments for everyone. They campaign against government legislation which threatens allotments, engage with local authorities to ensure they…


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 fridge, and it is wonderful served alongside all sorts of main dishes. INGREDIENTS For the miso tahini dressing: * 85g tahini * 2 cloves garlic,…


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 Wales. They recycle the whelk shells generated at their seafood processing company, for use with houseplants and in gardens and landscaping. Ideal for garden borders,…