Discover organic growing
Garden Organic promotes organic growing and composting, citizen science and research, and seed conservation through our Heritage Seed Library. We want to help you garden 'the organic way', using natural methods to promote healthy, productive, sustainable gardens.
Get into organic
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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.
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Principles of organic gardening
Organic gardening can boost the environment and sustainability, improve your health and wellbeing, and bolster food security. How to apply the five pillars of organic gardening to your practice.
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Expert advice
We believe everyone can grow organically in any space. From compost and soil to flowers and fruit, our experts can help you master organic principles and practices.
Who we are and what we do
Our charity brings together thousands of people who share a common belief – that organic growing is essential for a healthy and sustainable world. Through campaigning, advice, community work and research, our aim is to get everyone growing ‘the organic way’.
Your garden this month
Don't cut back perennials too hard in the autumn 'clear up'. Hollow stems, tussocky plants and piles of leaves swept under a hedge make perfect overwintering sites for a huge number of beneficial creatures.
Your organic garden in September
September sunshine is special - golden and gentle. But the growing days are shorter, with dew drenched mornings and cool evenings. Now is the time to gather your harvest before frosts threaten. And save your seeds before winter sets in.
More for September
Tours and workshops
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South East Essex Organic Gardeners: Protecting and Restoring Essex’s Seagrass
Find out more about the Essex Seagrass Project: protecting and restoring Essex’s super seagrass’, presented by Alex Smith, Marine & Coastal Engagement Officer, Essex Wildlife Trust. This project is tackling climate change and providing a massive green bonus for our costal community.
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How Organic Growing Benefits your Garden — Weds 18th Sept
Join us for this short online talk to find out how organic growing benefits your garden, wildlife and the planet.
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Garden Organic Members Day — Saturday 21st September
Join us at our demonstration garden, Ryton Gardens, for a day of organic inspiration!
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Heritage Seed Library guided tour — Thurs 26th September
Our Heritage Seed Library is at the heart of our seed conservation work - and holds the National Collection of Heritage Vegetables. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access on this tour, which will take you to our working spaces to reveal how and why we grow heritage varieties for seed.