How to Go Organic in Your Garden: Everything You Need to Know About Protecting Your Plot

Every year, organic gardeners, producers, farmers and manufacturers join in the Organic September campaign, to celebrate the wide-reaching benefits of organic methods and encourage more people to make sustainable choices.

In the face of unprecedented biodiversity and climate crises, choosing to garden organically at home or on the allotment is a positive way we can all make a difference. It might seem like a big step, but it needn’t be. A shift in mindset and some simple swaps will have an immediate impact on how you interact with your growing space. And with time you should see a healthier soil, stronger plants, greater biodiversity and fewer trips to the garden centre. No intimidating, clipboard-bearing inspectors will be knocking at your garden gate, we promise!

Organic growing is about good planning. A well-managed site should grow plants that suit the local environment and soil. Grow a diverse range of plants and consider how you can provide food and habitat sources for beneficial insects all year round. If possible, rotate your crops so that plants of different families are grown in a different place each year, preventing the build-up of pests and diseases.