When creating your own garden or allotment, you know exactly what you are putting into it. What kinds of plants you are growing, what flowers are blooming, the crops you can harvest. And not only do you know the contents of your garden, but you also know what kinds of materials are being used as […]
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 […]
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 […]
We recently spoke with Stuart, a gardener at home and the school he teaches at, Ashton Keynes School, and we asked him some questions about his growing at both school and home. Stuart tells us all about his own gardening adventures, and how he has incorporated gardening into his teaching, and discusses how gardening is […]
Do you know that when you purchase one of our products, you also contribute towards the children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House? Chestnut Tree House provides a variety of specialist care for around 300 children and young adults with life-shortening conditions. Their goal, as they describe on their website, “is to provide the best quality of life for […]
October 16 is World Food Day, and this year’s theme is, ‘Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together’. In marking the event, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) reminds us of the importance of “preserving access to safe and nutritious food particularly for poor and vulnerable communities”. While countries, the private sector as well as civil society all […]
Coco peat bricks are great to work with. Not only is coco peat a sustainable resource and an ideal medium for growing and cultivating your crops, it is also easy to use. Here’s our list of helpful ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ when it comes to using coco peat. Do: Don’t: There are many benefits to using […]
If your urban garden is designed to provide you with a haven of peace and tranquility, a space full of healthy plants that you can relax and enjoy with your friends and family but you’re spending most of your free time in a constant battle with invasive or parasitic weeds which seem to be determined […]
Coirproducts.co.uk supplies a range of biodegradable coir products that are perfect for growers, greenhouses, nurseries, gardeners and wholesalers alike. All our products are environmentally sustainable and the fact that they are made of a natural fibre like coir also entails enormous benefits for the end user. If you are a grower and are looking for […]
