Compost, made from our local kerbside green waste, sold loose in bulk to farmers and landscape gardeners, can be delivered.
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If you’ve got anywhere you can fit a water butt, then do so. A shed, sloping roof, greenhouse or conservatory can all provide plenty of water. You can get a water butt, made from recycled plastic, for about £30–40. You can also divert grey water from your bath or washing machine onto the garden, Kits available from local plumbers. Butts and diverters available from www.savewatersavemoney.co.uk or DIY stores & garden centres.
You can cut down the amount of water you need by adding compost, peat free soil conditioner or the contents of used gro bags to your soil and digging it in. Using similar materials as a mulch (at least 3” thick) on top of damp soil conserves water. If you have nothing else, use multiple sheets of wetted newspaper weighed down with soil.
Go for recycled materials or those from sustainable sources and cultivate on an organic basis. Have a go at growing food. There is nothing better than home grown vegetables that have travelled only a few food-metres to reach your kitchen.
Gardens often need structures of some sort from a simple trellis to much more ambitious buildings. Make sure these are made of materials from sustainable sources. (FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council).
Ironically gardening can be one of the most “ungreen” activities that we undertake. Gardens consisting mainly of hard landscaping with exotic plants liberally treated with synthetic fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides are highly damaging. CO2 is produced making the landscaping and the manufacture and use of the chemicals contributes to climate change and pollution. Their use can have a direct devastating effect on wildlife and they don’t do us any good either. Garden design and “fashion” can be fun but not when it encourages this approach.
Agripost01743 821226 |
Association KokopelliThousands of organic seeds and growing advice. |
Bubblehouse WormsVarious composting systems.—“Promote global worming!” |
CARPETSYou can now take them to the Battlefield Recycling Centre, where there there is a designated skip for old carpets. If you need it collecting, see AAT Recycling, above. You can use an old carpet (topside down) on weed areas in your garden to prepare the ground for digging: makes a good cover for the top of a compost bin too. |
Chase OrganicsCatalogue of seeds, other gardening products and books (a joint venture with Garden Organic). |
Coffee GroundsYou can ask Starbucks, and now, Ginger and Co Coffee in Princess St. for theirs, to take home to add to compost. Also said to be a good slug repellant in small quantities! Ask other cafes, to encourage composting! You can also grow oyster mushrooms on old coffee grounds
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Fertile FibrePeat-free compost made from Coir |
great green systemsSubsidised compost bins available-an initiative with Shropshire Council 0800 7312572 |
Green GardenerEffective and natural pest control |
IncognitoNatural insect repellent range of products, recognised by Vegan Society. 0207 792 8687 |
Jesent products"Locally handmade useful sustainable timber products, ranging from recycling box stores, compost bins, storage units, veg grow boxes etc |
karuna18 acre permaculture project: run courses, events, celebration, nature and sell fruit trees/ bushes. Picklescott, |
Larry JonesTree Work – Wrekin Woodsman 07976 957522. |
Lucy Alice GardeningA young enthusiastic Organic gardener, based in Shrewsbury...will tackle anything apart from large trees. Contact via email /instagram lucyalicegardening@gmail.com
07784187862 |
mike russell landscape and garden designDesigns with Nature .........landsacape designer in Church Stretton |
National Wildflower CentrePromotes new wildflower habitats, sells seeds and plants.
Liverpool, |
natural-skin-careNatural skin products ,including Gardeners insect repelling gel. Whitchurch 01948 666550 |
Pesticide Action Network UKThey are an action group concerned with replacing the use of toxic pesticides. They have section for all pollinators including bees |
Plastic Flower PotsThese, whatever colour, can't yet be recycled with plastics at your kerbside. But they can be re-used, when clean, by community groups, allotments, and schools that garden, so offer them if you can. Dobbies are now taking responsibility for taking them back for recycling, ( to be re-made into plastic things), all colours, broken or intact, plus the plastic trays that contain pots. Just give them to a member of staff. Also try Blue Diamond (Percy Throwers). Harley Bank Nursery will take back for re-use. Use earthenware pots, or check out biodegradeable ones made of coir, bamboo or other peat-free materials.. |
real seed companyAs it says! A small family business supplying carefully selected and heritage vegetable seeds. Promotes seed saving. |
Seedy SundayPromotes seed swaps, the growing of local plants and preservation of biodiversity. |
Shropshire Master CompostersAdvice to groups and individuals on home composting by volunteers. |
Shropshire Organic Gardeners (SOGS)Active society of organic gardeners. Talks and visits. Watch out for Potato Day, where you can buy organic seed spuds and other plants - usually 2nd weekend in February. |
Shropshire Smallholders GroupHold monthly meetings, provide information and a newsletter |
Shropshire Wildlife TrustShropshire's leading conservation charity. It manages over 40 nature reserves. Offers a number of volunteering opportunities throughout the county, including: Survey work, help with events, Education and Gardening help
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Soil AssociationPromotes organic principles. Runs certification scheme for growers and suppliers. |
Stroud community Seed BankInspiring community project of 'seed guardians. Stroud |
Suffolk Herbs/kings seedsOrganic vegetable seeds. |
The Good Tree Co.Deal with all aspects of tree maintenance |
The Natural GardenerShropshire organic gardening service, offering garden maintenance, vegetable growing and wildlife gardening. |
The Permaculture AssociationInformation, events and news |
The Sensory TrustPromotes inclusive landscape design and equality of access.
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The Solar CentreGreat range of solar lights for home and garden |
The Vegetable Seed Store (Jungle Seeds)Heritage and exotic seeds |
Wiggly WigglersFor worm bins and accessories, plus all sorts of gardening products, seeds and plants |
