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Soil

  1. Seaweed for Soil, Plant and Animal Health

    Seaweed for Soil, Plant and Animal Health
    Seaweed one of the richest plants on our earth: minerals, trace elements, vitamins - even natural growth promoters have been discovered in seaweed. This is what makes seaweed so valuable for us and equally for animals and plants.
  2. Soil Conditioners

    Soil Conditioners
    A soil conditioner, or soil amendment, is a substance or material added to soil to improve its physical properties and fertility, enhancing plant growth and health
  3. Elements for Plant Nutrition

    Elements for Plant Nutrition
    Soil holds the majority of nutrients plants need. In this blog, we explore the 12 key elements in soil and their roles in plant development.
  4. World Soil Day 2023

    World Soil Day 2023
    Did you know that December 5th is World Soil Day (WSD)? The UN designated it as such in 2013 to bring attention to the issues we face concerning soil and the solutions we can employ.
  5. What is Regenerative Gardening?

    What is Regenerative Gardening?
    Regenerative gardening is the practice of planting and maintaining your garden in an environmentally conscious way.
  6. Seeds for Grassland, Forage and Soil Fertility

    Seeds for Grassland, Forage and Soil Fertility
    Research is confirming that a diverse mix of grasses, legumes and other plants improves pasture and grassland for soil health, animal health and for wildlife.
  7. Prepare your garden for Winter

    Prepare your garden for Winter
    Prepare Your Garden For Winter Winter is nearly upon us, the weather is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. While it might be tempting to stay tucked up inside with a warm cup of tea, there's actually still plenty that can be done in the garden. Now is the time for tidying up, protecting plants and planning ahead...
  8. Boost Plants with a Foliar Feed

    Boost Plants with a Foliar Feed
    Boost Plants with a Foliar Feed If you think your plants need an extra boost, consider foliar feeding with an organically approved plant feed. What is Foliar Feeding? Foliar feeding is the spraying of a liquid fertiliser onto the leaves of the plant rather than into the soil. The plant's leaves then absorb the fertiliser through their stomata and epidermis...
  9. What is a Biostimulant?

    What is a Biostimulant?
    A plant biostimulant is any substance or microorganism applied to plants with the aim to enhance nutrition efficiency, abiotic stress tolerance and/or crop quality traits.
  10. Tomato Tips

    Tomato Tips
    Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, mastering the art of growing tomatoes can be incredibly rewarding. To help you achieve success, here are some essential tips covering everything from sowing to troubleshooting common problems.

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