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Thousands of people have discovered the benefits of organic gardening. Like to join them? Find out more about visiting us, volunteering or becoming a member.

Ways to get involved

  1. Emma and Jules in the gardens at Ryton

    Join us

    By becoming a member you can join the thousands of people in the UK and overseas who are already leading the movement for an organic and sustainable future for us all.

  2. Volunteers working in the gardens

    Volunteer with us

    View the latest volunteering opportunities with Garden Organic, including composting and gardening, seed saving and experiments.

  3. Ryton garden in November

    Visit Ryton Gardens

    Our inspirational organic demonstration garden at Ryton is a unique place to visit and learn how to cultivate your own thriving organic, sustainable growing space.

Peatlands

Grow peat free!

This Peat Free April we’re sharing tips for using peat-free compost – and urging you to write to your MP to speed up the ban on peat.

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Courses and events

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  1. Vegetable plants emerging from the ground

    How to Grow Veg all Year Round — Weds 10th April

    This online talk will help you plan your year-round food growing activities, so you always remain productive. Anton Rosenfeld will provide you with a feast of examples including a tasty array of winter salads.

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    Introduction to Propagation — Weds 17th April

    In this one-day workshop, Heritage Seed Library horticulturalist Marcin Salnikow will share his passion for organic plant propagation – showing you how to grow new plants, or create more of your favourites, with very little outlay.

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    Organic demonstration garden tour — Thurs 18th April

    April is a magical time to take a tour of our unique organic demonstration garden - just as it comes to life. Under cover our greenhouses will be producing the first salad crops, and our team will be seed sowing in earnest for the year ahead.

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    Letchworth Organic Gardeners: The Plight of the Bumblebee Sat 20th April

    Letchworth Organic Gardeners are excited to invite you to attend their talk: The Plight of the Bumblebee, hosted by Holly Pringle from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.