Growing flowers is a lifestyle

CoirProducts.co.uk featured grower this week is Ben Cross (@Alstroemeriaben). Ben is a 4th generation flower grower at Crosslands Flower Nursery, which is an independent family business situated in West Sussex near Arundel. In this blog post, Ben shares with us how he became a full time grower, having done marine biology for a while. Ben […]
National Allotments Week: Sustainable growing with CoirProducts

This week is National Allotments Week. An initiative of the National Allotment Society, this year’s theme, ‘bugs, bees, and broccoli’, highlights the importance of gardening with nature in mind. Allotments not only help individuals benefit from growing their own fruits and vegetables, but it is also a great way to live healthier lifestyles. The practice […]
Let nature do its thing

CoirProducts Grower of the Month for August is Laura (@ourorganicallotment). Laura’s love for gardening came from spending time in her grandad’s greenhouse, especially seeing the tomatoes he has grown. Having got their own allotment in 2018, Laura loves gardening with her two children. In this blog post, Laura talks about what she loves to grow, […]
August in your garden

We know you’ll be super busy in your gardens this month (or taking some time off, having a well-deserved break). We’ve rounded-up a few of the tasks you can do in your garden this month. Read on to find out more. Regular watering With the warm weather, make sure you feed your plants regularly. Water […]
We learn best from failures

CoirProducts Featured Grower this week, Derek Daly (@fiveminutegardener) has always enjoyed gardening. In this blog post, Derek tells us what he loves to grow and what he finds challenging. He says what he loves about gardening is the time he gets to spend with his son, who is fast becoming a little gardener. He also […]
5 benefits of using CoirProducts coir pots for growing

Ideal for the eco-conscious grower, CoirProducts coir pots come in a distinct range of sizes and unique bundles. Sustainable, plastic-free, and vegan-certified, our coir pots are easy-to-use as well as suitable for growing a variety of plants and crops. They are great for use whether in small or large spaces or indoors and outdoors, giving […]
How to save your own seeds for the next growing season

Do you usually save seeds from your garden plants? Collecting seeds from your own garden to sow next season can seem like a little extra work, but it’s a lot of fun and a great way to propagate your garden. You can also share those seeds with your family, friends, or neighbours. Seedheads are usually […]
It’s a way of life

CoirProducts Featured Grower this week, Chris (@glos_allotmenteer) started gardening about 16 years ago. In this blog post, Chris shares with us his gardening journey. He talks about the lessons he has learnt and his successes in the garden as well as what he finds the most challenging. Sharing a useful tip with other gardeners and […]
Companion planting for healthy gardening

Do you know that plants can help each other, which in turn, can help maintain the health of your garden? Have you ever tried companion planting? Read on to find out all about it. What is companion planting? Companion planting helps maintain the natural balance in your gardens and maximise the growth of plants and […]
The allotment became my thinking space

For Emily Jarvis (@emandpaulsallotment), her biggest inspiration when it comes to gardening, is her dad who first instilled the love of gardening in her, and she now loves re-creating all her childhood memories of her time in the garden with her partner and children. In this blog post, Emily, CoirProducts Featured Grower this week, shares […]