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  1. Two gardeners from our Growing from your Roots project

    Growing From Your Roots

    Garden Organic’s Growing from your Roots (GFYR) project has been busy working with a wide range of community groups in the West Midlands, helping to spread the word about how to grow exotic crops in the UK.

  2. Bee hovering by a sunflower

    Soil Association scientific briefing reveals new data on impact of neonics on pollinators

    New data revealed today shows bees can be exposed to more pesticides from contaminated wildflowers than from crops on farms.

  3. A hoverfly on a teasel

    Wildlife-lovers avoid pesticides to encourage minibeasts and birds into their gardens

    New research reveals that 60 per cent of British homeowners are making conscious efforts to encourage wildlife in their gardens and outdoor spaces with more than half actively avoiding the use of pesticides. Some 57 per cent are concerned about the reported decline in the bee population.

  4. Skylarks in a field

    Is UK agriculture doing more damage than climate change?

    Scientists from the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), working with colleagues from other UK research institutes and the RSPB, have said climate change and agriculture are driving a startling loss of biodiversity from the British countryside.

  5. Hands holding a tray of organic vegetables including rainbow chard, tomatoes and squashes.

    Organic food is proven to be better for you!

    A new study from Newcastle University has shown that both organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced products.

  6. Bee on flower

    Aldi Süd bans bee-harming pesticides

    Aldi Süd, the German branch of the supermarket chain, is the first big retailer in Europe to ban eight bee-harming pesticides from domestic fruits and vegetables produced for their markets.

  7. Prison garden

    HMI report praises Garden Organic's prison garden

    Garden Organic’s horticultural intervention programme at HMP Rye Hill has been praised in a HMI Inspectorate of Prisons Report. The HMI report pays tribute to the Recovery Garden as an important asset in assisting prisoners recovering from drug mis-use.

  8. People receiving certificate

    Master Gardener-supported growing project 'outstanding'

    The 3 Close Tenants group in Loughborough, supported by Master Gardener Helen Burgess, has been awarded a distinction in the RHS Britain in Bloom ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood‘ competition.

  9. Blackdown blue pea

    Garden Organic's Heritage Seeds showcased on BBC2

    We're looking forward to the third episode of 'Kew on a Plate' this evening, with Garden Organic Vice-President, Raymond Blanc and Kate Humble - BBC2 at 9pm.