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What we do

Through campaigning, advice, community work, conservation and research, we’re helping gardeners cultivate a healthier, more biodiverse and sustainable world.

Introducing our work

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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.

  2. Bocking 14 Comfrey growing at Ryton

    Citizen Science and Research

    Our research aims to advance the knowledge of practical organic growing techniques and to study the socio-economic, health, and environmental effects of gardening and local food production.

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    Sustainable communities

    We work with a number of sectors to help create growing spaces and gardens, support networks of volunteer champions, deliver bespoke training and run projects that bring people together to improve their health and local environment.

Manchester Table Carrot

Growing advice

We produce advice on how to grow and manage your garden organically, suitable for beginners to seasoned gardeners, and from window boxes to community allotments and school gardens.

Visit our expert advice area