Get growing this spring!
/Spring is the perfect time to get gardening. The days are getting longer, the earth is warming up and sunshine is pulling us swiftly out of winter.
Alongside our video tutorials we have prepared a handy resource of where you can source your materials. Many you can find at your local garden centre or plant nursery but here is a list of online suppliers that we would recommend.
General Gardening Supplies
The Organic Gardening catalogue - https://www.organiccatalogue.com Great selection of compost, seeds, plants and other gardening materials and equipment. They also run the Heritage Seed Library.
Organic Seeds
Tamar Organics - https://www.tamarorganics.co.uk
Vital Seeds - https://vitalseeds.co.uk
Real Seeds - http://www.realseeds.co.uk
Heirloom and unusual seed
Pennards Plants https://www.pennardplants.com/
Herb Plants
Herbal Haven - https://www.herbalhaven.com
Pepperpot Herbs - https://www.pepperpotherbplants.co.uk/
Hooksgreen Herbs https://www.hooksgreenherbs.com/
HANDY PRODUCTS
New Horizon Organic Compost - The most commonly available brand of peat-free compost. Search for it online to find a retailer.
Fertile Fibre - Great peat-free compost options - https://www.fertilefibre.com
Coir blocks - Coir is an alternative to peat, made with the husks of coconut shells, it’s the base of many peat-free composts, including fertile fibre listed above. Blocks are a convenient way to get it, as it is compressed, but then expands when in contact with water. Great as a soil texture improver, and as a medium for seed sowing. Many suppliers available.
Coir Jiffy Pellets - very handy mini blocks of compost for individual seed sowing. They expand when in contact with water, and are then ready for use. Many manufacturers and suppliers available. You can find them at Greenhouse Sensation.
Maxicrop Seaweed Plant Feed - Excellent liquid feed - https://www.maxicrop.co.uk/products/gardening2/#natfert. This brand can be found in many suppliers including most big garden centres.
Niwaki Snips - Excellent and very affordable snips to for herb harvesting - https://www.niwaki.com/store/garden-snips
Lots of online retailers sell plant pots and planting trays.
