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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

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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.

  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.

Courses and events

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    Register your interest for our 2026 open days

    Our 2024 lineup of tours and workshops is coming soon! Register your interest below to be among the first to receive updates on new dates and offerings.

  2. Hands with soil

    Successful Composting Workshop with Garden Organic

    We're running a Successful Composting Workshop with the Society of Garden & Landscape Designers in November.

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    Downing College Garden Tours

    Discover the gardens, meet the award-winning team and learn some new skills in a beautiful College environment.

  4. Growing space

    Planning your growing space online course

    Successful organic growing is all about good planning. In this course you will learn how to plan your plot organically, with a focus on crop rotation, preventing pests and diseases, maximising harvests and planning for the year ahead.