28 Oct '05 7:46 pm Garden Organic is the UK charity promoting organic gardening (formerly HDRA). The charity has launched the campaign Get Set Grow! to encourage people to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers organically. They have launched a website with lots of useful information, and are giving away starter packs to help you start gardening without chemicals.
catsmum
honoured helper
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
30 Oct '05 11:39 pm Thanks for this site Bex,
I thought "Oh I'll check it out but I bet they won't send a starter pack to Aus" ...
...well I was wrong!
and while we're on the subject, do we have a thread on Moosey's for people interested in organic practices? and if we don't, do you think there would be any interest?
cheers
Susan
pumpkin
compost executive
Auckland
4 Nov '05 9:04 pm What a great idea catsmum
I'm sure there are a lot of people who would be interested in an organic forum, I know I would.
Maybe someone could tell us a bit on the elusive topic of companion planting ... and snails! how do other gardeners keep the pesky slimey things away without using baits ...is it possible?
Did they really send you a starter kit? how fabulous!
Bex
website manager
Camberwell, London
Organic Gardening forum section
6 Nov '05 12:26 am Hi Catsmum -
Good to hear they post overseas
Great idea to start an organic gardening section in the forum. Many people try to include more organic practices in their gardening, so it would be good to have a forum to share experiences and tips.
I'll get the webmaster onto it!
Cristina Diaz
valued member
London
20 Nov '05 6:42 am Hiya
I'd definitely be interested in an organic forum. I've recently switched to buy organic as much as I can and I've grown a few potatoes very easily on my balcony, so I think I'm starting to grow organic in my small flat...
And organic is so tasty. Have you guys done that Jamie Oliver thing witht the carrots and the thyme? I've done with organic carrots and fresh thyme and virgin olive oil, and it was absolutely delicious...
23 Nov '05 9:42 am I'll create an organic garden forum this weekend. I need an organic gardening related photo for the forum front page - If anyone has a photogenic compost heap please post a photo!
pumpkin
compost executive
Auckland
28 Nov '05 6:23 am Wouldn't you know it....just used up all the compost on the garden
Can't wait to see the new forum! Just in time for the Summer veg garden
... and snails! how do other gardeners keep the pesky slimey things away without using baits 
...is it possible?
how fabulous! 
