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Petunias in a #peat-based control on the left &, right, #SylvaGrow with added John Innes. Both 6wks after pricking out. We've been trialling these as part of the Responsible Sourcing Scheme & proud to be 1 of the 1st companies to share product scores at responsiblesourcing.org.uk.

A quick reminder to leave your pumpkins until the stems have dies back so that they will keep for longer! Don’t be tempted to harvest them too early, no matter how excited you might be! #peatfree #pumpkins #pumpkinspiceseason

September is a great time to get sowing crops for winter and spring next year. Here are 5 seeds to sow now! We love Turnips, Hardy Peas, Salads, Broad Beans and Onion Sets. Try our Multi-purpose, Organic or John Innes composts for starting seeds! #peatfree

@Kathryn_grows_stuff had a lot of #Sylvagrow this year! She says “I’ve enjoyed using Sylvagrow this year. I found it especially good for starting seedlings because of how fine it is”. Will you be a #Sylvagrower next year? #Gardenersoftwitter #Peatfree

As very proud Royal Warrant holders, all at Melcourt would like to express our deepest sadness following the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

It’s almost time to mulch for winter! Whatever your winter mulching needs are, we’ve got you covered with our incredible #peatfree selection 🌱

Are you growing salads this winter? We would love to see your #sylvagrown salads this winter tag us so we can see! #peatfree #peatfreegardening

Established #strawberries will be sending out runners now, with nifty little baby plants on the ends that are easy to #propagate. 🍓🍓They can be potted up into small pots of #compost or planted into our #SylvaGrow Planter. Get more tips via our video 👉youtube.com/watch?v=S3qMOsfX…

Late summer is a good time to #mulch while the soil is warm. • Ensure the ground is moist before adding. • Spread directly onto the #soil. • Keep a good gap between the plant stems so air can circulate. • Aim for at least 5cm. Check out our 8 #peatfree #mulches in the bio.

There's nothing better than #homegrown #Christmaspotatoes! Our #SylvaGrow Planter for #Organic Growing is perfect for a late-season crop of #potatoes. Catherine shows you how in her latest blog... 👉melcourt.co.uk/how-to-grow-p… #peatfree

It's a good time to plant #autumn #bulbs such as #colchicums, sternbergia & nerines in pots – into our #SylvaGrow Multi-Purpose or Tub & Basket. Dig a hole at least 2-3 times the size of the bulb with the roots pointing down, and firm in. #peatfree #gardening

We've loved seeing your beautiful #SylvaGrown #gardening & #gyo photos over the last few years. Thank u to all who've shared. Here's a few of our Insta favourites! Keep them coming by tagging us or adding #SylvaGrow or #SylvaGrowing in your posts!

Want to know how to use our #SylvaGrow #peatfree #compost in your #garden? 🌞 We have a range of informative tutorials sharing our expert #gardening & #growyourown tips. Head over to our YouTube channel 👉youtube.com/channel/UCMgzlI_….

Get #SylvaGrowing at your allotment this #NationalAllotmentsWeek! Our #peatfree #SylvaGrow #compost is a favourite with #allotment growers and can be used for all sorts of jobs around the #vegetable plot.

Our technical director @Cdawson301 features in @bbc5live's 'Big Green Money Show' podcast with @BBCDragonsDen's @DeborahMeaden. The show titled ‘For Peat’s Sake’ delves into the #peatdebate. Listen at bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0019k… #peatfree #sylvagrow

As #growingmedia manufacturers we have to investigate all aspects of a new #compost. Here, we're looking at drying & re-wetting rates in 8 trial media based on farmed sphagnum. Just 1 of the varied tests we do in a quest for # good enough to carry the #SylvaGrow name!

Have u tried our #peatfree products yet? 30+ yrs' expertise goes into every bag! Made by #Melcourt in #Gloucestershire, our specialist #SylvaGrow is loved by professional growers & gardeners alike – and @The_RHS endorsed. 🌱More at melcourt.co.uk.

Great to see the next generation of #peatfree #SylvaGrowers! 👏 #SylvaGrow #melcourt

Our #SylvaGrow Planter for #Organic Growing is great for summer #veg but also autumn/winter salads, herbs, microgreens, strawberry runners & potatoes! Simply shake to distribute the contents, cut holes in the top & drainage holes along the side. Re-use as a general soil improver.

It's just got easier to tell how #green our #peatfree products are. 🌱 U can now search for our #composts on the Responsible Sourcing Scheme for Growing Media website. Products are judged on energy/water use, habitat & biodiversity & much more👉 responsiblesourcing.org.uk/?… @HTAnews