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Discover organic growing

Garden Organic promotes organic growing and composting, citizen science and research, and seed conservation through our Heritage Seed Library. We want to help you garden 'the organic way', using natural methods to promote healthy, productive, sustainable gardens.

Get into organic

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    Join us

    By becoming a member you can join the thousands of people in the UK and overseas who are already leading the movement for an organic and sustainable future for us all.

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    Get your Ready, Sow, Grow kit!

    Ready, sow, grow with our Heritage Seed Library beginner kit! Get your growing season off to a great start with our bundle of 6 easy to grow varieties - perfect for beginner growers. Receive your kit by becoming a Heritage Seed Library member today.

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    Principles of organic gardening

    Organic gardening can boost the environment and sustainability, improve your health and wellbeing, and bolster food security. How to apply the five pillars of organic gardening to your practice.

Who we are and what we do

Our charity brings together thousands of people who share a common belief – that organic growing is essential for a healthy and sustainable world. Through campaigning, advice, community work and research, our aim is to get everyone growing ‘the organic way’.

News & views

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    • News

    What to spot in your garden…this spring
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    Long-awaited action plan on pesticides launched by UK Government
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    Organic Gardening Podcast: March — with Tristram Stuart
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    The benefits of mixing up your planting
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Become a Variety Champion

Our heritage varieties are a vital part of our genetic past and, with your help, we can ensure they will be available for future generations. If you would be willing to consider becoming a Variety Champion, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Find out more

Your Garden This Month

Grow blooms for bees and butterflies. Fill patches of bare ground, or large containers with colourful field annuals such as cornflower, corncockle and corn marigold.

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Your organic garden in April

There's lots to sow, grow and enjoy this month. Savour the sunny days but keep one eye on the forecast for late spring frosts.

More for April

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    Planning your planting
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    The Organic Gardening Podcast
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    Wildlife gardening
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    What to sow and plant in April

Learn Organic Online

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    North London Organic Gardeners — Monthly Meeting

    North London Organic Gardeners invite you to join their regular monthly meetings.

    Held at the hall at the back of Holy Trinity Church, Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill N21 3RS (access to car park from Queens Road)

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    South East Essex Organic Gardeners — Bimonthly Meeting

    South East Essex Organic Gardeners’ next meeting is on Monday 17 March, starting at 20:00

    This month we're joined by Chris Collins, Head of Horticulture at Garden Organic for his talk on “How to build & grow a school garden”

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    Visit our garden in support of the NGS — 12th July

    We're delighted to be partnering with the National Open Garden Scheme to allow access to our organic demonstration garden for two special dates on 6th July and 7th September, 2024.

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    Visit our organic demonstration garden — 12th April 2025

    Join us to discover how we grow delicious organic food, including fascinating heritage varieties. Our expert gardening team will be on hand during the open day to share their knowledge and practical advice on tackling common gardening challenges, such as natural pest control and water-wise techniques.