Marking Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, an initiative of the Mental Health Foundation, and this year, the focus is on anxiety. There are many factors that can lead to feelings of anxiety, and this is why it is important to tackle stigma around this topic, and continue to raise awareness about such feelings and […]
How can gardening help reduce anxiety?
Next week, May 15-21, 2023 is Mental Health Awareness Week, an initiative of the Mental Health Foundation. With this year’s theme for mental health awareness week being anxiety, in our blog post today, we look at the wider benefits of gardening for our mental health. Did you know that anxiety is one of the most […]
Late spring gardening checklist
It’s already the fifth month of the year, and it’s perhaps time to take a look back at some of those gardening goals you made for 2023! But one thing we always hear from the gardening community is never to be disheartened by what you couldn’t achieve when it comes to growing! A lot of […]
Living the good life
We’re excited to announce the CoirProducts.co.uk Grower of the Month for May, Sarah (@sanderson_garden). As the grower of the month, Sarah shared with us her gardening journey. She fondly reflected on her early childhood years spent in the garden with her parents, and spoke about what gardening means to her. Having come to love gardening […]
Peat-free growbags for easy and versatile growing
Our versatile coir growbags are perfect for growing a variety of plants and crops. And if you are in a rush to sow those tomatoes this month, our coir growbags are just what you are looking for! Why use coir growbags? Our growbags contain coir, which is a natural, biodegradable, and peat-free resource. Coir has […]
It is very stable and soaks up water when it rains
Having recently shared with us their gardening journey as our Featured Growers, Katrina and Clayton (@buildingafoodforest_scotland) also shared with us their experiences of using coir erosion sheet blankets. Katrina and Clayton used the coir erosion sheet blankets on their muddy sloped pathway. There was no prep work needed, as Katrina says, “already had been sheet […]
Peat-free coir potting mix for all
What is one thing you wished you’ve grown last year that you want to grow this year? Spring is an ideal time to get a start on your sowing and growing. With plenty to do in the garden, this month is also Peat Free April, which is all about encouraging growers and gardeners to move […]
I now get to do a job I love every day
CoirProducts.co.uk Featured Grower this week is Kate (@katelatimer_country). In this blog post, Kate spoke to us about some of her early experiences that continue to shape her gardening journey. She also shared with us her interests in growing flowers, what she loves about gardening, and the importance of being environmentally-friendly as well as encouraging wildlife. […]
10 reasons to love CoirProducts coir pots and coir hanging baskets
What do you love about our CoirProducts coir pots and coir hanging baskets? Natural and biodegradable, our coir pots and coir hanging baskets can be used to grow a variety of plants and crops. Not only do they add a touch of charm to any space, they are also environmentally-friendly and are known for their […]
We love that nature takes its time
Our CoirProducts.co.uk Featured Grower this week is Dave (@our_tiny_garden). As scientists, Dave and his partner, Joy, often like to bring a bit of science to their garden! In this blog post, Dave spoke to us about how he started growing and what they love to grow. He also shared with us some of the environmentally-friendly […]