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.
Get into organic
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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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Principles of organic gardening
Organic gardening can boost the environment and sustainability, improve your health and wellbeing, and bolster food security. How to apply the five pillars of organic gardening to your practice.
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Expert advice
We believe everyone can grow organically in any space. From compost and soil to flowers and fruit, our experts can help you master organic principles and practices.
Become a Variety Champion
Our heritage varieties are a vital part of our genetic past and, with your help, we can ensure they will be available for future generations. If you would be willing to consider becoming a Variety Champion, we would be delighted to hear from you – please call 024 7630 8210 or
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’.
Your garden this month
Soil will still be cold after winter frost and rains. Delay seed-sowing out of doors until you can see weeds/grass growing strongly - a good sign that soil is starting to warm up at last.
Your organic garden in April
April is when the growing season really starts to get going, Birdsong, spring blossom and sunshine lift the heart. There are seeds to sow and seedlings to plant out. Enjoy! Beware though of late frosts which can devastate tender new growth.
More for April
Tours and workshops
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How to Grow Veg all Year Round — Weds 10th April
This online talk will help you plan your year-round food growing activities, so you always remain productive. Anton Rosenfeld will provide you with a feast of examples including a tasty array of winter salads.
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Introduction to Propagation — Weds 17th April
In this one-day workshop, Heritage Seed Library horticulturalist Marcin Salnikow will share his passion for organic plant propagation – showing you how to grow new plants, or create more of your favourites, with very little outlay.
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Organic demonstration garden tour — Thurs 18th April
April is a magical time to take a tour of our unique organic demonstration garden - just as it comes to life. Under cover our greenhouses will be producing the first salad crops, and our team will be seed sowing in earnest for the year ahead.
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Letchworth Organic Gardeners: The Plight of the Bumblebee Sat 20th April
Letchworth Organic Gardeners are excited to invite you to attend their talk: The Plight of the Bumblebee, hosted by Holly Pringle from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.