Welcome to our blog, where we hope you'll find plenty of food for thought!
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Organic alcohol – how is it different?
As organic wine becomes easier to find in restaurants and shops, you may have noticed that organic ciders, beer and even gin have become available too. In fact, there’s never been a better time to try an organic beverage!
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6 films that will change the way you eat
From sustainable farmers in Devon to commercial beekeepers in the US, sit back, put the popcorn on, and take a closer look at the food on your plate and its many impacts on your health and our planet.
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Ethical eggs: how organic is different
As shoppers and cooks, how do we choose the most ethical, flavourful and nutritious eggs available? As you scan the egg shelves of your supermarket, you may see idyllic images of hens roaming in wild flower meadows, but you’ll need to study the labels to know more about the welfare of the birds that laid your eggs.
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Earth Day - how organic farming helps to restore our Earth
“As the world returns to normal we can’t go back to business as usual,” boldly states the Earth Day website. It’s theme, this year, is: “To Restore our Earth”.
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Swap to Organic Beauty: it's good for you and the planet!
This week is Organic Beauty and Wellbeing week (7th-13th September), an initiative by the Soil Association to celebrate the power of organic and nature in skin and healthcare and to highlight some of the benefits of organic for both you and for the planet.
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Power of One Challenge - Win Organic Products
One small swap can make a big difference. Take the Power of One Challenge, not only you will help nature to restore the planet, but you could win fantastic organic products from some of our favourite brands!
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5 reasons to love organic
There are many reasons to love organic food and farming. We take a look at why organic is good for you and your family, good for the animals and good for the planet.
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Simple Swaps for Going Organic
Whether you’re new to organic or are looking for inspiration, a small swap can make a big difference!
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Why is organic important and what does it mean?
What does organic actually mean and what’s the difference between organic and non-organic fruit, vegetables and animal products?
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5 ways to encourage wildlife into your organic garden
Some of the most productive gardens I know are without structure, form or order. They are the ones with lots of different plants dotted, sometimes randomly, throughout. Perhaps with a smattering of weeds or a pile of logs.
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5 reasons to order an organic veg box
Nothing like a surprise in the post is there? Who doesn’t love a parcel arriving on the doorstep? Even when it’s expected and we have an inkling of what’s inside, there’s a frisson of excitement in unwrapping something unknown to discover the joys within.
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The beginner’s guide to organic growing
You don’t need to be an expert farmer, or even a green-fingered gardener to grow some delicious organic produce at home. You don’t even need a garden! Expert organic kitchen gardener, Will Livingstone, shows us how to get started.