Natural, biodegradable, and peat-free growing with CoirProducts coir potting mix

CoirProducts.co.uk coco peat (Salike Coir Potting Mix) is a versatile coir-based growing medium that is completely natural, biodegradable, and peat-free. Suitable for growing a variety of plants and crops, they are ethically produced and sourced, without the use of chemicals and with minimal harm on the environment. They are easy to use, and perfect for […]

Growing your own: How can CoirProducts help you reduce food waste in your garden?

In a world grappling with food insecurity and environmental degradation, sustainable gardening practices continue to play an important role. With an array of eco-friendly gardening options, in today’s blog post, we explore how incorporating CoirProducts into your gardening routine can help you take one small step towards building a sustainable future while minimising food waste.  […]

National Allotment Week 2023: Why soil health matters

August 7-13, 2023 is National Allotments Week, an initiative of the National Allotment Society. This year, the theme for National Allotments Week is soil health, with the purpose being to create awareness about the benefits of looking after your soil as well as the creatures you find in it.   Allotment gardening: A brief history   Gardening […]

Gardening for wellbeing during men’s mental health week

June 12-18, 2023 was Men’s Mental Health Week, and this year’s focus was on men’s health and the internet.  In marking men’s mental health week, UK’s Men’s Health Forum, draws attention to internet addictions that specifically impact men, and has called on people, especially men and boys, to take a screen break.  Often, men find […]

Take time to enjoy the garden

CoirProducts.co.uk Featured Grower this week is Richard (@plot_4_my_allotment). Richard started growing just the first lockdown, which he says, couldn’t have come at a better time. Having been involved with an accident some time prior to that and facing some of the toughest times of his life, the allotment gave him something new and somewhere to […]

A feeling of pride

Our featured grower this week is Jane (@cottagebythetarn). In this blog post, Jane spoke to us about how she started growing and what she loves to grow. She also shared with us what she does to be more sustainable in her garden, and reflected on the feeling of satisfaction and pride that gardening brings. Read […]

Late spring gardening checklist

It’s already the fifth month of the year, and it’s perhaps time to take a look back at some of those gardening goals you made for 2023! But one thing we always hear from the gardening community is never to be disheartened by what you couldn’t achieve when it comes to growing! A lot of […]

Peat-free growbags for easy and versatile growing

Our versatile coir growbags are perfect for growing a variety of plants and crops. And if you are in a rush to sow those tomatoes this month, our coir growbags are just what you are looking for! Why use coir growbags?  Our growbags contain coir, which is a natural, biodegradable, and peat-free resource. Coir has […]

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 […]

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 […]