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We were recently contacted by volunteers facilitated by the Zurich Trust who were tasked with creating a sensory garden for Nyland School in Swindon. The school, part of the White Horse Federation group of schools, teaches primary-aged children who have social, emotional and mental health needs. Their aim was to turn an area of worn…
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We are delighted to report that the newest addition to the SylvaGrow range of peat-free composts won the RHS-sponsored Best New Peat-Free Product award against some stiff competition at the South West Growers show this week. SylvaGrow Seed Compost is a fine, low nutrient blend specifically designed for the needs of germinating seeds and for…
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We are delighted to announce that we have committed to achieving Planet Mark Business Certification. We are busy collating data to measure our impact. We look forward to sharing further details on our sustainability journey soon. #BusinessAsAForceForGood
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We are delighted and proud to announce that our Technical Manager Dr Victoria Wright has been appointed to the Highgrove Royal Warrant Holders’ Association Council. The Association, one of five regional groups, represents individuals and companies holding Royal Warrants of Appointment. Its overriding aim is to assist member companies to network and develop opportunities for…
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Melcourt are very proud to announce the grant of a Royal Warrant from HM The King. As holders of two previous Warrants from HM The Queen and the former Prince of Wales, the grant is a mark of considerable recognition for Melcourt. Royal Warrants are only granted to companies who have regularly supplied goods or…
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Emma O’Neill, head gardener at sustainable gardening charity Garden Organic, shares her experience of using Melcourt composts in the organic demonstration garden at Ryton Working at Garden Organic for more than seven years, I’ve used lot of compost products – all of which must be peat free and organic. Over the course of the season,…
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We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Melcourt director Steve Green after a short illness. Steve was Company Secretary for sawmillers Charles Ransfords & Sons Ltd who are one of Melcourt’s major shareholders. Steve was held in the highest regard by colleagues at the sawmill, at Melcourt and in the local area, and…
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‘Building momentum towards peat-free production’ was the theme of a Horticultural Trades Association meeting hosted by Melcourt at their Tetbury headquarters last week. Around 30 growers attended the event to hear an update on the government’s position and addressing the needs of the industry from Wayne Brough and David Lydiat of the HTA, a grower’s experience…
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Melcourt are delighted to have been awarded yet another a Best Buy from consumer champion Which? SylvaGrow® with added John Innes was first launched in 2016 and has since earned an enviable reputation as the peat-free product of choice for thousands of gardeners across the UK. All products in the SylvaGrow range are carefully formulated,…
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End of season leftover bags At the end of the season we all end up with part-used bags of compost somewhere in the garden shed. It’s tempting to carry them over into the spring and for some applications this is perfectly sensible. Potting up bulbs – and there is still time even in January if…
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Responsible companies are rightly ever more concerned with the impacts of their activities on the environment and the social conditions of their employees and those down the supply chain. At Melcourt, knowing where our raw materials come from is a really important factor for many reasons – we of course need to know…
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Plant pot care in winter is important to ensure that your plants survive the cold weather. Here are some tips. Protect your plants from frost – This can be done by moving them to a sheltered spot, such as under a porch or south facing wall. You can also cover them with horticultural…
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