Mousehold Garden Centre

20/08/2026

Adopting plant cuttings from the Barbican conservatory in London whilst it closes for renovation is turning out to be an amazing community event. When it reopens again in 2030 some of the original plants will be grown outside. Another stark reminder that our planet is heating up!

Five hundred people turn up to adopt plants from conservatory that will reopen in 2030 after renovation project

14/08/2026

If you're not using it already, LIQUID SEAWEED is a great biostimulant to help plants under stress, such as in periods of drought - just add to your watering can and dilute as directed. We sell several different brands, including organic, Soil Association-approved Maxicrop. (For acid-loving plants such as Camellias and Rhododendrons, make sure you choose Liquid Seaweed with Sequestered Iron.)

We also stock Westland SEAWEED MEAL - a powdered form of seaweed, which not only feeds your plants and soil - many of our customers have found that it makes a great, non-toxic cat-repellant too!

Additionally, in our range of straight and organic fertilisers weighed up loose on the premises, we have CALCIFIED SEAWEED - a natural organic fertiliser and soil conditioner which can be used instead of garden lime to reduce soil acidity. It also breaks down heavy, compacted soil, improving structure and drainage. AND it encourages beneficial soil microbes! 😃

14/08/2026

We're now selling semi-moist HEDGEHOG FOOD, as well as the usual dry hedgehog food, if you want to give these beloved little creatures a helping hand during the heatwave and drought. Don't forget we also have a super selection of plastic or glazed saucers which make great water containers for struggling wildlife!

13/08/2026

How is your allotment or veg patch coping with the heatwave(s)? Some customers have said what a challenge it has been to get anything to grow this summer. If you're finding it a struggle, then it could be time to try NO DIG.

By adding a layer of compost mulch on top of undisturbed soil every year, you can achieve great results for less time and effort!

One of the many benefits of NO DIG gardening is improved soil structure - excess water can drain away freely, but in drier weather moisture can be retained. No Dig expert and author, Charles Dowding, notes with his Dig/No Dig comparison beds, the No Dig beds absorb water like a sponge, whilst water often just runs off the surface of the dug bed.

The pictures below show a selection of No Dig veg on a Norwich allotment holding up well in the heat. All these beds have been topped with a layer of the excellent, peat-free and locally-made PlantGrow compost or mulch. All were watered/photographed on Wednesday evening, and the watering before that was Sunday evening. Direct-sown carrot seedlings, young leek transplants, dwarf French beans recently germinated in bottle cloches, as well as established courgettes, tomatoes and climbing beans etc. Only during prolonged periods of the hottest weather will they be watered every 2 days instead of every 3 days.

If you're not getting the crops you want - definitely give NO DIG a go! The book "No Dig" by Charles Dowding is full of lots of useful information, or look up his YouTube videos, or sign up to his fortnightly emails which are packed with a wealth of helpful tips to grow your own healthy veg!

13/08/2026

Keep clear of Mousehold Heath everyone. And pray this fire can be quickly brought under control with the least harm possible to all human, animal and plant life.😢

13/08/2026

Heavy duty 18" (45cm) oscillating pedestal fans. We usually sell these for £67, but they were sent to us in error by our supplier, who has dropped the price to avoid having to return them. Now selling for just £57.
Solid base, 4 speeds, adjustable height, quiet operation, metal grille, 1.7m power cable.

13/08/2026

VEG PLANTS - now on sale. £2.99 a tray of 10 or more plants. So far just Spinach, Chard, Beetroot, Salad & normal Onions. Lots more things growing on for sale over the coming weeks! Watch this space. 😃

09/08/2026

RAW HONEY "straight from the hive to the jar" BACK IN STOCK! Produced in Thorpe St Andrew, NR7. 😋

01/08/2026

PLANTS FOR POLLINATORS! New stock just arrived and now on sale!

Many, many plants of all shapes and sizes are on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list, including hardy perennials, herbs, bulbs, shrubs, soft fruits, and trees. Having pollinator-friendly plants in flower at all times of the year, (including winter), helps early-emerging and non-hibernating pollinators. Ask a member of staff if you need any help finding what you need. :)

01/08/2026

SEEDS for sowing now or this autumn! Veg or flowers - there's still plenty that can be sown! Why not try speedy veg salad leaves which are ready in just 3 weeks!

Don't forget GREEN MANURES which we have weighed up loose! :)