Get involved
Ways to get involved
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Join us
By becoming a member you can join the thousands of people in the UK and overseas who are already leading the movement for an organic and sustainable future for us all.
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Volunteer with us
View the latest volunteering opportunities with Garden Organic, including composting and gardening, seed saving and experiments.
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Visit Ryton Gardens
Our inspirational organic demonstration garden at Ryton is a unique place to visit and learn how to cultivate your own thriving organic, sustainable growing space.
Courses and events
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Visit our organic demonstration garden — 12th April 2025
Join us to discover how we grow delicious organic food, including fascinating heritage varieties. Our expert gardening team will be on hand during the open day to share their knowledge and practical advice on tackling common gardening challenges, such as natural pest control and water-wise techniques.
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Visit our Heritage Seed Library — 10th May 2025
Our Heritage Seed Library is at the heart of our seed conservation work - and holds the National Collection of Heritage Vegetables. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access at this open event, which will offer you a rare opportunity to view our working spaces to reveal how and why we grow heritage varieties for seed.
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Visit our organic demonstration garden — 17th May 2025
Visit us to explore the importance of healthy soil and how it supports a thriving garden. Our expert gardening team will be on hand during the open day to share their knowledge and practical advice on building fertile, resilient soil through composting, cover cropping, and no-dig methods.
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Visit our Heritage Seed Library — 28th June 2025
Go behind the scenes at our Heritage Seed Library Open Day. Explore the National Collection of Heritage Vegetables and discover the fascinating process of growing and preserving these unique varieties for future generations.