Is it time for us to become a nation of sustainable gardeners?
The Enrich the Earth campaign, developed by Sizzle, has been running for around 15 months. For me, it has been a crash-course in learning about an entirely new sector. Through this insight, my view of gardening and growing has changed. My previous view was that it was a wholesome activity delivering some environmental and health benefits. But when I have dug deeper behind the headlines, I have realised that the picture is not quite as rosy…
Our Spring Update
The North Earth of England is the focal point of activities for Enrich the Earth. We are evaluating all that is happening in the region and will share our results widely, so others can copy successes and learn from mistakes. Our Project Director Simon Blackhurst shares what we’ve been up to so far, and what’s coming next.
Why has the UK not got a national soil strategy?
Soil is the source of 95% of our food and holds about three times as much carbon as the atmosphere. The UK’s soil stores the equivalent of 80 years of annual greenhouse gas emissions. So, where is our strategy to protect it?
A dirty big hole in the UK’s circular economy strategy
New research commissioned by Sizzle Innovation as part of the Enrich the Earth campaign has revealed a gaping hole in the UK’s strategy to protect our natural capital and promote the circular economy.
The hidden gems that are Community Gardens
We’ve seen firsthand how community gardens are benefitting people across the North East. But what’s in store for the future?
Lobbying together for a circular economy
Find out how we’re influencing politicians on the peat ban, and trying to make environmentally-friendly peat-free compost the norm. It’s not a simple process; we need a just and fair transition that accounts for all stakeholders and people across the supply chain and horticulture sector.
New funding for a Composting Revolution
Enrich the Earth has secured grant funding of £80,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation, to help communities in the Northeast of England spark a composting revolution.
What next for Enrich the Earth?
Following our September 2023 launch, we have set ourselves five targets to help ease the transition to peat free, create systemic change and spark a composting revolution.
Are we on track to stop using peat in horticulture?
Our founder Trewin Restorick summarises the RHS Transition to Peat-Free Survey report, providing a clear insight into the challenges facing the horticulture sector and what we can do next.
How close are we to Peat-Free? The RHS reports
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has released the findings of the 2023 Transition to Peat-Free survey, resulting in the most comprehensive overview of the UK horticultural industry’s peat-free progress yet.
Enrich the Earth has Landed!
Enrich the Earth has landed! Get ready to join our Composting Revolution
Our work in the North East of England
The North East of England has been selected to trial a trail-blazing “compost revolution” and show the rest of the country what is possible.
Our Press Release
Read our press release to get a clear idea of exactly what Enrich the Earth is, and what our Composting Revolution could look like.