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 […]
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 mulched for […]
Protecting our peatlands

Peatlands not only make for dramatic landscapes, but they are also vital for our survival. They store carbon and are important for the earth’s ecosystems. Yet, peatlands around the world are under increasing threat. This month is Peat Free April, a campaign that encourages people to make that all important switch to peat-free compost. In […]
A sense of community

CoirProducts.co.uk Featured Grower this week is Emily (@live_sow_grow). Emily shared with us how she first got into gardening, which was in a slightly unexpected way! Emily also spoke to us about how gardening has benefitted her, the environmentally-friendly practices she adopts, what she loves to grow, and also shared a few tips and suggestions. She […]
Gardening on a budget with CoirProducts.co.uk

Sustainable gardening is healthy for the planet, and it can be done on a budget too. One of the reasons that drove us to launch our online shop was because we saw growers and gardeners being overcharged for some of the coir products they buy, especially in smaller quantities. We have continued to bring an […]
Building a food forest

For our Featured Grower series this week, we spoke to Katrina and Clayton (@buildingafoodforest_scotland). Katrina and Clayton live with their family in East Ayrshire, Scotland and share their daily life in the garden on instagram. They practice permaculture principles in the garden, reducing and repurposing waste whenever they can. Clayton completed the Grow and Learn […]
Planting trees and conserving water with CoirProducts.co.uk

March 20-26, 2023 is #TreesAreTheKey Awareness Week, a new campaign that coincides with the International Day of Forests, which falls on 21st March. In this blog post, we share some tips and suggestions on planting trees in your garden. At the same time, March 22, 2023 is also World Water Day, where this year’s theme […]