“The best way to get children gardening is to include them”

Having been introduced to the magic of growing at the age of 3, for Stephanie (of @homegrownwiththehaydons_), it has become incredibly important that her son has a childhood immersed in nature, because, as she says, “those are the best ones”. In this Garden Story, Stephanie shares with us her gardening journey, lessons learnt, and future […]
CoirProducts Coir Pots: Size does matter when it comes in seven’s

CoirProducts coir pots or coco pots come in a variety of innovative sizes, and now we are bringing them all together in one special pack. CoirProducts’ specially curated bundle of ‘seven’s is all about making it convenient for those looking to grow a variety of plants and crops. Natural, biodegradable, and peat-free, our specially discounted […]
Gardening needs and deserves time

At the age of 5, Steve Newland already knew he was in love with gardening. He attributes this love to his family who brought him up to love wildlife, plants, and nature. Since then, his love for gardening has only grown, and now, along with his wife, Steve continues to pass on this love to […]
CoirProducts CoirCoins for eco-friendly and peat-free sowing

Sowing your own seeds is one of the most fulfilling and economical ways to obtain a fresh supply of crop for many months of a year. With Spring soon creeping in on us, you might have already planned out what to sow in the weeks ahead. February is an ideal time to get a head […]
Looking After Wildlife

When designing and creating a garden, you are essentially building an ecosystem for a number of wildlife animals. Don’t be deterred by this idea though! Many of these creatures are good for your garden, such as common pollinators like bees and butterflies. Attracting wildlife is also a great sign that your garden is healthy and […]
A Guide to Growing Herbs

All the popular herbs, such as basil, coriander, dill, tarragon and thyme, to name a few, are easy to grow in your home gardens, in raised beds, containers, allotments, and on your window sills. Herbs grow best with the help of the sun, and well-drained, moisture-retentive and nutrient-rich soil. We recommend using CoirProducts Coco Peat, […]
It isn’t a big challenge to become a more sustainable gardener

At CoirProducts, we not only strive to ensure that our products are safe and healthy for the environment, but we are always making efforts to oversee that our packaging is also eco-friendly. Over the last year, we have reduced our use in plastic packaging by introducing more sustainable alternatives; reusable Fairtrade cotton bags, recyclable cardboard […]
Fruits for Smaller Gardens

The size of your garden shouldn’t limit what you’re able to grow. While many fruits do grow on big trees, no matter how much space you have, there are a variety of fruits that you can grow in them. Many fruits only need a couple pots or a small plot of land to begin growing, […]
Failure is as much a part of gardening as success

Everybody knows that through gardening, we can strive and achieve to be more sustainable in our daily lives. However, Fran and her friends, aka, @eudaimonia_garden, take it a step further. In this blog post, our November Grower of the Month details all about her own gardening activities; what inspired her to get started, what moves […]
Sowing and Growing Microgreens

When added to salads, sandwiches, soups, a variety of dishes including stir-fry, pizza, and pasta, microgreens bring so much flavour. And what makes them extra special is how easy they are to grow! In short, microgreens are the seedlings that are cut just after leaves have begun to develop. Different to baby greens – microgreens […]