Make your own foraged tabletop Christmas tree using our sustainable coir pot
Want to add a little bit of woodland magic to your Christmas table this season? Kelly (ohhomelygirl) loves all things gardening, DIYing, crafting, flower arranging, and decorating, and often shares her gorgeous creative projects inspired by nature. In today’s blog post, we take a look at one of her stunning creations, the Foraged Tabletop Christmas […]
Using coir mulch mats in winter
Coir mulch mats help maintain soil temperature and suppress the growth of unwanted weeds. They can also be used over the winter months, helping you take care of your soil and plants. CoirProducts Coir Mulch Mats are made from the natural material extracted from the husk of the coconut. Our coir mulch mats are completely […]
Max’s incredible gardening journey
This is part 2 of our series on highlighting the work of Thrive, in marking World Mental Health Day. To better understand how Thrive supports gardening for mental health, and the benefits of social and therapeutic horticulture, read part 1 of the series here: https://coirproducts.co.uk/gardening-and-mental-health-benefits-of-social-and-therapeutic-horticulture/. CoirProducts is proud to support their amazing work at their […]
Gardening and mental health: benefits of social and therapeutic horticulture
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. At CoirProducts.co.uk, since our inception, we have focused on supporting and recognising initiatives on gardening and mental health. Thrive is an organisation that uses gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with disabilities or ill health or who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable. […]
What to grow in your garden in Autumn
With nature preparing for the colder months ahead, Autumn is truly a season of transition. However, while temperatures may be dropping, there is still plenty to sow and grow, especially getting your hands on those plants and crops that do well in cooler temperatures. Here are a few of our top picks for Autumn growing! […]
Indoor gardening with sustainable coir pots
If you don’t have space outdoors for gardening, but still want to grow some of your favourite plants and crops, our sustainable coir pots are perfect for creating your very own indoor garden! Ethically sourced, and crafted with natural coir, our easy-to-use coir pots are perfect for the eco-conscious grower. Even though temperatures will be […]
Coir moss poles: how to use them and what are their benefits
Climbing plants add a touch of charm and spirit to any garden space. They are also a great way to make the most of your growing space whether indoors or outdoors! Climbing plants and vines need some sort of support to grow into their best plant self. Even popular crops like tomatoes and much-loved house […]
I’ve become a different, better version of myself
Our featured grower this week is Clare Louise (@4mcds_bloomingplot), who is part of the gardening and podcasting team @loosegardeners. Having begun gardening in 2020, when she started homeschooling her youngest, Clare Louise has come to enjoy gardening and grow a wide variety of plants and crops. For Clare Louise, taking into account changes around her […]
National Allotment Week 2023: Why soil health matters
August 7-13, 2023 is National Allotments Week, an initiative of the National Allotment Society. This year, the theme for National Allotments Week is soil health, with the purpose being to create awareness about the benefits of looking after your soil as well as the creatures you find in it. Allotment gardening: A brief history Gardening […]
We try to re-use anything that we can
CoirProducts.co.uk Grower of the Month this month is Lisa (@lousous). In this blog post, Lisa gave us a peek into her gardening life, from how she started growing to what she loves to grow now. She also spoke about the importance of re-using what you can find, and her love for making jams, chutneys. Read […]