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We are all aware that we should no longer be using peat. But how do we judge that the alternatives are any less environmentally damaging? Nowadays a much greater variety of ingredients is being used in growing media than ever before. This can present management challenges but also, how can the consumer negotiate this…
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Our Managing Director Andy Chalmers retires and Operations Director Nikki Burton takes over in January 2025 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Nikki Burton as Managing Director from January 2025. Andy Chalmers, will retire as MD on 31st December 2024 after a huge contribution to Melcourt since 1991. Andy has been involved in…
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One of our longest-serving members of staff has retired after 32 years-service with Melcourt. Elaine Rose joined us at the end of 1992 and has worked in our sales department since then with unstinting efficiency and attention to detail. Customers will miss Elaine’s cheery personality and she will be much-missed within Tetbury headquarters office. We…
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Many composts on sale in garden centres are labelled ‘with added John Innes’. Our own SylvaGrow with added John Innes https://melcourt.co.uk/products/sylvagrow-with-added-john-innes/ is no exception. But why do so many products have this added extra ingredient and what exactly is it? We explained in a previous blog the origins and nature of John Innes composts –…
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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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