Go peat-free with CoirProducts
Peat moss has long been one of the popular ingredients used by gardeners and growers in compost mixes and sowing. Gardeners have been particularly drawn to peat given their ability to retain moisture, hold nutrients, and provide a good soil structure. Yet, the harvesting of peat bogs has had serious impacts on climate change, with […]
Gardening was always a part of my life
For our featured grower, Amber, gardening was always a part of her life. Having found early inspirations through her own family, Amber got her own allotment a few years ago, and now enjoys gardening with her husband and children. In this blog post Amber tells us how her allotment has grown, what she loves to […]
Summer in the garden with CoirProducts
Summer is always an exciting and rewarding time for growers and gardeners. Your gardens will soon be packed with an array of colours, scents, and insects, but there is still lots to do to keep your gardens flourishing throughout the season. It will soon be time to harvest fruits and vegetables, with all your hard […]
Enjoy what you have achieved
Meet our Grower of the Month for June, Ceri (a_dirty_hoe_is_a_happy_hoe). In this blog post Ceri shares with us how she started growing 12 years ago, and later got her own allotment. She tells us what she loves to grow and what she finds the most rewarding about gardening. Read on to find out all about […]
Wildlife gardening: why is it important and how do you make your garden wildlife-friendly
June 6 to 12 is Garden Wildlife Week, which is all about recognising the natural goodness our gardens offer, including the creatures that live in our gardens, which are vital for the ecosystem. “If you want birds in your garden, you gotta have bugs for them to eat. No bugs, no birds. I know my […]
What to do in your garden in June
It’s summer, and there is plenty to keep you busy in your gardens this season. Read on to find out what you can grow and do in your garden this June. You can continue sowing salad crops like beetroot, lettuce, pak choi, and radishes, among others. Try to sow leafy salad crops in a place […]
Gardening with kids with CoirProducts.co.uk
May 28 – June 5 is National Children’s Gardening week. Enjoy special discounts on our unique CoirProducts.co.uk kids’ bundles throughout the week. The benefits of encouraging children to spend time in the garden and getting them involved in gardening activities are indeed wide-ranging. Gardening helps children develop a range of skills, improve their mental and […]
Gardening is unpredictable, it keeps you on your toes
Our featured grower this week, Hannah, (@gingergrows1) has enjoyed spending time outdoors around plants and flowers since she was a child. In this blog post, Hannah shares with us her gardening journey. She talks to us about her gardening successes, what she loves to grow, and what she finds challenging. She also shares with us […]
Gardening activities for children
May 28 to June 5, 2022 is National Children’s Gardening Week. Enjoy special discounts on CoirProducts.co.uk kids’ bundles throughout the week. With May half-term just around the corner, it’s not too late to start planning some fun gardening and outdoor activities to do with your children over the week. This year’s May half-term also falls […]
My quiet place in a noisy world
When it comes to gardening, our featured grower, Kelly (ohhomelygirl) finds inspiration from her own family who always had lovely gardens. In this blog post Kelly shares with us how she started gardening, what she loves to grow, her gardening successes and what she finds challenging. She also talks about her passion for natural health, […]