The latest PlantGrow Champion to join us is Brigitte from @mossandstonefloraldesign! Brigitte creates seasonally-inspired floral art using flowers that are British-grown and locally-sourced. She teaches her floral style and ethos to florists and flower enthusiasts from her home studio as well as her online flower school, but she’s also a columnist, writer, photographer and podcast host! Brigitte is seen to

Garden centres have been reeling since the government announced that peat compost sales to gardeners will be banned from 2024. While many have already begun to reduce the amount of peat products they offer or have reduced the amount of peat in their products, there is still a way to go. So what’s the hold up? The biggest concern among garden centres is

With the news that the government is set to ban the sale of peat products to gardeners by 2024, there has been an increase in people searching online to find out what peat is and what kind of products are peat-free. And since we’re the first UK company to produce natural fertilisers through a renewable energy process, we thought we’re in the perfect

The latest gardener to join our network of PlantGrow Champions is Derek, also known as @fiveminutegardener on Instagram. We’re delighted Derek is helping us to build our community of organic, chemical-free gardeners, and show them how they can grow nutritious and delicious foods. Derek is a relative newcomer to the gardening world, unlike some of his fellow champions, Derek’s love

Peat composts will be banned from 2024 as part of the new England Peat Action Plan. As a result, UK growers are now on the lookout for alternatives and PlantGrow is confident that the company’s products can fully replace peat products by the time the ban is enacted. The England Peat Action Plan, which hopes to stop the damaging effects

10 ways to turn your back garden into an idyllic wildlife paradise Ten simple steps to transform your garden into an irresistible natural habitat for birds, bees, butterflies and all manner of wildlife. 1. Build a shelter Offer shelter for birds to nest, or somewhere they can fly to, to stay safe. Depending on the size of your outdoor space

PlantGrow is set to replace peat products after the government announced that peat compost sales to gardeners will be banned from 2024. The UK’s peatlands store three times as much carbon as its forests when let in good condition. But most are in a degraded state, and are contributing to the climate crisis by emitting the carbon into the atmosphere.

Why using an organic fertiliser is better for your fruit, vegetables, and herbs Daniel Suggitt shares his top tips and tricks to help you get the most from your vegetable patch. Q: Why should I use fertiliser on my fruits and vegetables? A: To help you get the most from your garden. Fertilisers supply your plants with the nutrients and

The latest gardener to join our PlantGrow Champions network is Emma from @Ems_Allotment_Garden. Her dedication to the environment is inspiring and we want to support her as she works to encourage people to use organic products in their gardens. Growing up, Emma was always fascinated by nature and biology. Her love of plants started when she was small and she was

Our latest instalment of Meet the PlantGrow Champion is about Cara from MAKE IT FLOURISH – @makeitflourish on Instagram. We’re delighted that she’s become a PlantGrow Champion to help us build our community of organic, chemical-free gardeners and show them how they can inject some colour into their gardens by sowing and growing together. Cara’s gardening journey started last year during the

A month-by-month guide of what to plant in your garden and when. January Plant a mini herb garden on your windowsill – it’s a great way to bring life and pleasant aromas into your home. You can also start growing snapdragons and sweet peas in your greenhouse. Top tip: Shred your Christmas tree to create a mulch to use on

It’s becoming more widely acknowledged that gardening and cooking are great for wellbeing. But how often do we think about the benefit that it can have for our children? Mother of three, food writer and enthusiastic gardener Helen Cross is the voice behind the podcast Grow Cook Inspire, which aims to encourage us get into cooking and gardening with our children