£27.50 from Chase Organics, 0845 130 1304 www aniccatalogue 10.Recycled Plastic Raised Beds Perfect for gardens with poor soil or limited space and great for children and the disabled, these 100 per cent recycled plastic raised beds can be assembled in minutes. They climb upwards constantly, searching for organic waste, leaving behind fully-worked worm casts. As each bottom tray fills, simply harvest it and put the empty tray back on the top of the tower. £89.99 Crocus, 0870 787 1413 www.crocus.co.uk9.Firefly Solar Lamp Solar lighting is perfect for summer al fresco dining and will cause no environmental damage. 0845 130 1304 www aniccatalogue 8.Can-O-Worms The superior way to compost is to use worms.

This clever box lets you see at a glance what the worms are doing. Their unique design channels condensation back into the soil and each bell is secured by four pegs that can also be used to raise the cloche for ventilation £12.45 pack of three Chase Organics. Available from Garden Centres.6.Organic plant seedlings Defland Nurseries supplies organic plants, all grown from seed. Choose from their seasonal deliveries and you can enjoy fresh organic fruit and vegetables all year round.

Full instructions come with each variety and if you only have only a small garden, growing herbs or strawberries in pots is easy. From £7.50 for 25 plants (plus £4 p&p) Defland Nurseries 01354 740553 www anicplants.co.uk7.Recycled Plastic Cloche Made from recycled UV-stabilised plastic, these bell-shaped cloches allow sunlight to reach the plant and encourage early growth. It's suitable for a variety of plants with the exception of acid-lovers £3.99 for 15 litre bag , J Arthur Bower's 01522 537561. Made from recycled, renewable resources that all have their origin in the UK, it is, of course, peat free. greengardener.co.uk 5.Organic Compost If you're growing organic plants it makes sense to start off with a good-quality organic compost and this, from J Arthur Bower's, is ideal. They love to eat green- and black-fly and aphids and are an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.

Supplied as larvae in a cardboard wafer and tapped onto any plant, they will lunch on a wide range of garden pests. 500 larvae for £14.50 inc p&p Green Gardener, 01603 715 096 <a href="http://www greengardener.co.uk">www. Full of advice from choosing and planning plants, there's also a calendar with activities for each month, recommendations on tasty plant varieties, and a recipe section. Green Books £9.95 ISBN 1903998 54 9 Green Books, 01803 863260 www.greenbooks.co.uk4.Lacewings These insects with pretty, green lacy wings are as beautiful as they are useful. greengardener.co.uk. £9.99 to treat 40 sq m. 3.Allotment Gardening by Susan Berger Aimed at beginners, this is a practical guide to growing your own organic fruit and vegetables in your allotment or garden.