Now that we are stepping into December, we will begin to see more lights being hung up, more trees being decorated, and a huge amount of festive celebrations taking place as Christmas returns for another year. A time to spend with family and friends, share gifts with each other, and drink lots of mulled wine, […]
We recently spoke with Abby – an avid gardener who grows in allotments. We asked her some questions about her own gardening experiences, including what she grows, tips for new gardeners, and any future plans she has for her allotment and garden. 1.How and when did you start your gardening journey? “I’ve always been a […]
As the temperature in the UK begins to drop at the end of the year, and brings more rain, cloud, and potentially snow, it’s important to keep taking care of your garden. While there may be less plants and crops growing during the winter, there are still plenty of jobs to do to get your […]
In today’s CoirProducts blog post, Mike Palmer, co-chair of the Garden Media Guild, and a passionate and devoted gardener, shares with us his knowledge and background in gardening. Mike opens with how he first got into gardening and who inspired him. “I was about 7 years old when I started gardening. My parents were both […]
Every month at CoirProducts, we run a giveaway where gardeners and growers are in with the chance of being a featured gardener on our website and social media, as well as winning £100 worth of our coir-based products! In October, our Grower of the month was Taira, who you find on Instagram @thegirlgardener. In this […]
Peat is the accumulation of partially decayed vegetation and organic matter. Found in natural areas such as peatlands, bogs, and moors, peat has its many benefits. For example, peat bogs are excellent ecosystems, home to many plants, birds, and insects. Also, because it is under water, peat is one of the world’s most efficient carbon […]
We recently interviewed independent gardener Kirsty, and asked her some questions about her gardening journey. How and when did you start gardening? My first memory of gardening is helping my dad in the garden as a child. I remember being particularly fond of his poached egg plants and of course the fresh strawberries. What was […]
In this blog post, gardener Ruth begins to tell us her story about how her gardening journey started, discussing who and what inspired her, and what her first gardening successes were. I first really started my gardening experience when I moved to a new location in the summer of 2018. We moved to a lovely […]
Wondering what to grow or sow next in your home garden? Have a spot in your vegetable patch, or some space in your allotments? Here are some popular crops that you can grow at home. Tomatoes You need rich soil and a good sunny spot to grow tomatoes in your home garden. The best time […]
Creating a garden and growing plants and crops doesn’t have to be a one-person job, it is something which the whole family can get involved in! Not only is there a wide range of activities involved in gardening, but there are also so many benefits to introducing your kids or your grandkids to it as […]
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