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  1. Richard Wilford at Kew Gardens

    The Organic Gardening Podcast - March

    The first day of spring is here and we're starting to sow the seeds of the gardening year.

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    The interconnected features of a healthy soil

    To celebrate British Science Week (10-19 March) our research manager Dr Anton Rosenfeld takes a deeper delve into our soil to reveal what makes our soils healthy and productive

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    Chris Collins on… seed sowing

    In his latest blog, our head of horticulture Chris Collins is brushing off his propagator and pots as he prepares for the sowing season

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    Norfolk composting network keeps on growing

    Our Norfolk Master Composter programme continues to grow with 10 new volunteers joining the programme this year.

  5. Peat free planting

    Scottish government launches consultation to phase out peat

    Gardeners, commercial growers and compost suppliers in Scotland are among those being asked for their views about peat use.

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    The Organic Gardening Podcast - February

    In this month’s podcast we dare to dream of a colourful summer garden as we start sowing, dividing and composting.

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    It’s time to chit your potatoes!

    Our head gardener Emma O’Neill gives her top tips for giving your seed potatoes a head start this spring.

  8. Tomatoes on the vine

    Which vegetables grew best in 2022?

    In December we asked you to fill in a survey about your veg gardens so we could find out which veg did well and which didn’t during 2022. And the results are in!

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    One man and his plot - February

    We can sense the next growing season is close and anticipation sets in, writes Chris Collins. In short, we can’t wait to get sowing!

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    Prevention is the key to stopping pesticide use in your garden

    Pesticides are bad for the health of your garden and its wildlife – but they could also be bad for you, new research suggests. We share seven ways to create a natural balance in your garden so you never need to use them.