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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.

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Grow your skills with our online certificate

Our Introduction to Organic Growing online certificate has been carefully designed for both early career gardeners and amateur growers keen to expand their skills in organic growing.

Find out more and enrol today!

News & views

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    We take the peat-free message to the heart of Government!
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    Bringing organic gardening to life
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    Spring pond care tips
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    Five spring composting jobs to keep your heap tip top
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Get into organic

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    Your organic garden in January

    It's the start of the new year, and time to plan and prepare your garden for the upcoming growing season.

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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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    The Heritage Seed Library

    The Heritage Seed Library (HSL) maintains the national collection of heritage vegetables and aims to conserve vegetable varieties that are not widely available, sharing seed with our members to grow and enjoy.

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’.

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Browse our 2026 Seed List

Join Garden Organic and the Heritage Seed Library and receive exclusive access to 100 heritage vegetable varieties, including 14 brand new additions.

Browse the seed list

Your Garden This Month

Without bees there would be no fruit, so it pays to make your organic garden bee-friendly. In sunny spots, sow clumps of bee-attractant flowering plants.

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Your organic garden in March

Spring has sprung and it’s time to get sowing and growing as the nights and days warm up.

More for March

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    Harvesting and storage
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    The Organic Gardening Podcast
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    What to sow and plant in March

Events & open days

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    Garden Organic — Annual General Meeting

    We’d be delighted to see you at our 39th Annual General Meeting, which is taking place online at 6pm-8pm on Thursday 22 October 2026, followed by a gardening question time panel.

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    Visit our garden in support of the NGS — Saturday 12th September

    We're delighted to be partnering with the National Open Garden Scheme to allow access to our organic demonstration garden for two special dates on 11th July and 12th September, 2026.

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    Visit our organic demonstration garden — 28th March 2026

    Join us to discover how we grow delicious organic food, including fascinating heritage varieties. Our expert gardening team will be on hand during the open day to share their knowledge and practical advice on tackling common gardening challenges, such as natural pest control and water-wise techniques.

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    Visit our organic demonstration garden — 25th April 2026

    Join us to discover how we grow delicious organic food, including fascinating heritage varieties. Our expert gardening team will be on hand during the open day to share their knowledge and practical advice on tackling common gardening challenges, such as natural pest control and water-wise techniques.