Crops for your home garden
Wondering what to grow or sow next in your home garden? Have a spot in your vegetable patch, or looking to add more home-grown food to your recipes? Here are some popular crops that you can grow at home. Tomatoes You need rich soil and a good sunny spot to grow tomatoes in your home […]
Expand your growing methods with hanging baskets
If you’re thinking about what to add to your growing collection next year, why not consider hanging baskets? Not only do hanging baskets help you save space when it comes to growing, but they also add a touch of vibrancy whether you choose to grow plants indoors or outdoors. Here are some easy and popular […]
We’re really focussed on sustainable gardening
At CoirProducts, we’re always talking about the benefits that gardening brings into our lives. We previously wrote a blog post about the physical and mental health benefits of it. We’ve also discussed why gardening is so important for our planet, and how it can bring people closer together. Gardening can mean something different to each […]
Moving away from plastic: Coir Pots
When creating your own garden or allotment, you know exactly what you are putting into it. What kinds of plants you are growing, what flowers are blooming, the crops you can harvest. And not only do you know the contents of your garden, but you also know what kinds of materials are being used as […]
I’ve really understood not to fight against the natural balance of the plot
Every gardener will have their own traditions, habits, techniques, and tips, which is why hearing each gardener’s story can be so fascinating, as you can learn so many different things. For newbies, gardening may seem a bit daunting, it does take time and care, there can be a lot of different products involved and different […]
Houseplants to brighten up your home
Taking care of houseplants is a gardening activity for everyone to enjoy. Whether you want to add some nature to your home, or you don’t have a garden to plant in, houseplants are the way to go. In this blog post, we talk about some easy-to-grow houseplants and how to take care of them. But […]
I always say to new gardeners that you’re on a journey
For every person, gardening can mean something different. A gardener’s personality can shine through what they grow, meaning every garden, allotment, or growing space is unique. In today’s blog post, gardener Jayne describes a picture of what she has grown in allotments in her journey of making a unique gardening space. As with every story, […]
Creative ways to use household items in your garden
At CoirProducts, we want to start implementing #SustainableThursday. Each Thursday we will share a way in which we can all become more sustainable in our ways from living. We have always encouraged environmentally sustainable gardening, and there are so many more things that we can do, that by working together, we can make our lives […]
Christmas with CoirProducts
Now that we are stepping into December, we will begin to see more lights being hung up, more trees being decorated, and a huge amount of festive celebrations taking place as Christmas returns for another year. A time to spend with family and friends, share gifts with each other, and drink lots of mulled wine, […]
The work of a gardener never ends!
We recently spoke with Abby – an avid gardener who grows in allotments. We asked her some questions about her own gardening experiences, including what she grows, tips for new gardeners, and any future plans she has for her allotment and garden. 1.How and when did you start your gardening journey? “I’ve always been a […]