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.
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
If your first sowings and plantings have failed or are unhealthy there is still time to sow some more. Soil will have warmed up and direct sowings should be more successful.
Your organic garden in June
Early summer in the organic garden is full of colourful new growth. This makes a busy - but lovely - month in the garden. Keep on top of weeds and remember the two organic principles: good soil management, and diverse planting to encourage plenty of beneficial wildlife.
More for June
Tours and workshops
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Organic demonstration garden tour — Sat 1st June
The garden will be heady with scents, sounds and sights in June. Walls and arches will cascade with clematis, and fragrant lavender, roses and foxgloves will all be in flower.
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2024 Annual General Meeting — Weds 5th June at 6pm
Garden Organic members are invited to join us for our online 2024 Annual General Meeting and organic gardening question panel
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Organic demonstration garden tour — Thurs 27th June
This is a great time of year to come and spot the huge number of beneficial insects that visit our garden such as ladybirds, bees and hoverflies.
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Organic Basics: Water Wise Gardening & Gardeners Q&A — Thurs 4th July (pay as you feel)
In this pay as you feel online talk, join Anton Rosenfeld for this online lunchtime talk and gardeners’ Q&A, where he’ll share tips and tricks for managing water more efficiently in your garden.