Comfrey is a wonderful herb closely related to Borage. It is a native perennial and can be found growing wild and a plant every organic gardener should grow. It is often treated as a weed in most g More Information

Companion planting is a a traditional method for organic gardeners to naturally improve crops. Companion plants attracts beneficial insects, deter pests or attract them away from your crops and can More Information

Green manures are great at suppressing weeds and increasing the fertility of your soil. As well as many other benefits they are a great organic alternative to artificial fertilizers. They can be s More Information

Tomatoes are one of the easiest of vegetable to grow from seed and there are plenty of varieties to choose from. Our helpful guide gives you some tips to grow some lovely juicy and tasty fruits and More Information

Using plants to attract beneficial insects has many advantages for the organic gardener. Attracting insects like ladybirds is a great way to naturally control your pests and bees are vital to poll More Information

Firstly..... Your soil is the most important thing, if you take care of it then the rest is easy.  Potato crops like to have an open, frost-free site with deep, fertile, moisture-retentiv More Information

Natural Habitats for British wildlife are rapidly decreasing, why not help by turning your garden into a wildlife haven in 2011. A diverse eco-system in your garden can provide habitats for a wonde More Information

Just a little about why we get our bird seed from Vine House Farm For many years the owners at Vine House Farm have been conducting research into farmland birds so that they can enhance the farm for  More Information

The Forest Stewardship Council is an international, non- governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC has developed a system of forest certi More Information