The retirement of previous suppliers plus the move to peat-free has led to a variety of different options to try while we sort things out. Our current range is listed here. Feedback on the way these products have worked is always valuable.
Camelot peat based multi-purpose compost - Approximately 35 ltrs £5.00
This has been our main compost for many years – we have sold thousands of bags.
John Innes soil-based composts – all 25 ltrs - £4.50
JI1 for young plants
JI2 for house and veg plants
JI3 for mature plants
Sinclair Reduced-peat Seed compost – 75 ltrs £9.95 – or ½ sack for £5.00
Highly recommended by one of our very experienced members.
Great results for seeds and for potting on cuttings.
Fertile Fibre coir-based potting compost – trial sacks 10 ltrs £3.00
Has topped the Which magazine trials for potting over the last few years,
(although they don’t recommend it for seed germination).
Just a few sacks left in stock. Whispered that it’s the one Monty Don uses.
All Seasons Multipurpose compost - Approximately 35 ltrs £5.00
A Complete Organic Growing Medium. Ideal for Vegetables, Flowers and Plants (Does not contain Green Waste, Wood, or Fillers). New for us – try it out.
Ericaceous Compost – peat-based – 40 ltrs £5.00
For acid-loving plants such as blueberries and camellias. Note that it’s often recommended to mix in some JI soil-based compost when dealing with a plant which is expected to be in a pot for years to come. Peat based compost can become difficult to water over time.
Large Growbags – peat-based – 35 ltrs £4.50
Designed to take 3 tomato plants.
Top Soil – 25 ltrs £5.50
Often used for building up the soil level in raised beds and permanent tubs.
Soil Improver – Bayview Farmyard Manure – 40 ltrs £5.00
Replaces our popular horse manure(now sold out). The supplier reckons it’s better than the horse manure which topped a Which magazine trial.
Bark Mulch – Approximately 80 ltrs - £5.50 - SORRY SOLD OUT
As a mulch – this is spread over the soil to suppress weeds and to restrict the loss of water. It isn’t dug in. It will rot down over time.
White fungal growth is often found in the soil or on mulch. This is just a result of natural rotting of organic matter. It isn’t a problem – it’s a sign of healthy soil (see RHS and WHICH?).
Our mulch is basic bark material and not ornamental (the wrong sacks were used when bagging).
For information - a sample is provided for you to view.
Version 06/09/26.