The Perfect Practical Allotment Guide by The National Trust

As a few of us here at The Organic Collective have started up allotments in the last few years we are always on the lookout for a no-nonsense practical guide to give us handy hints on our patch and we can improve it. This Fantastic book by the National Trust is just what we were looking for. It contains everything you need to know about setting up and running your own allotment. Details of over 60 easy to grow vegetables, fruits and flowers plus how to sow, grow, compost and harvest. It also offers advice on methods such as companion planting, recycling and tips on cooking and preserving surplus food. Yum Yum! Perfect to slip in your bag and read on the move, we are all now inspired for the growing year to come. http://theorganiccollective.co.uk/shop/view/house-home/green-garden/allotment-book/

Fantastic New 100% Organic Baby Bottom Balm

We are pleased to say we have just added another 100% Organic product to our selection. This 100% organic baby bottom balm is a great natural alternative to nasty petroleum based nappy salves. The organic ingredients absorb easily into the skin and work immediately, instantly soothing any soreness and irritation. This baby bottom balm won "Best Organic Baby Care Product" in 2008 from the Soil Association annual industry awards. Simply perfect for delicate bottoms! http://www.theorganiccollective.co.uk

More Detoxifying Bentley Organic Products

Oh Yes, We have added more fantastic Bentley Organic products to our selection after some customer feedback. You requested more and now we have added both the Detoxifying Organic Handwash & their Organic Soap. Bentley Organic products are free from yucky chemicals such as SLS, SLES, Parabens, artificial fragrances and colours, and lanolin making them a great choice for natural living. Prices start from £3.00 http://www.theorganiccollective.co.uk/shop/brand/bentley-organic/

MBE for People Tree Founder

Some great news. Safia Minney, People Tree's founder and CEO has been given an MBE (member of the Order of the British Empire) this year in the queen’s birthday list. This is fantastic as for years Safia has lead People Tree to the forefront of ethical fashion, she has highlighted the need for fair trade fashion and organic cotton. We at The Organic Collective love People Tree. http://www.peopletree.co.uk/

Gold Award For Bambino Mio WashableTraining Pants

There is no stopping Bambino Mio now as they have won yet another award to add to their collection. Their Training Pants have recently been awarded the Practical Parenting Gold Award 2009/2010. We here at The Organic Collective believe these washable training pants are a great choice for eco friendly parents. Their pull-up design is easy to use and helps promote independence while their blend of cotton with a waterproof layer and inner pad offers great absorbency and comfort. Well done Bambino Mio.

Well, Bambino Mio reusable nappies have done it again and have another fantastic award to add the their collection. The Practical Parenting Magazine has awarded the ‘Best Buy’ in this month’s issue. This is hardly a surprise as they have been at the forefront of washable nappies for many years and offer easy to use, wash and wear cloth nappies from birth to potty. Well done Bambino Mio! www.theorganiccollective.co.uk/shop/brand/bambino-mio-nappies

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning

We would just like to say well done and thanks to all those parents & carers who enjoyed a cup of coffee, chat and cake at The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Charity. Across the country, and in several other parts of the world, thousands of people held or attending coffee mornings on Friday the 25th of September to raise money for people affected by cancer. We joined a fantastic group of fellow coffee drinkers at a lovely venue in Weald near Sevenoaks in Kent. It was great to be involved, help raise money for such a great charity and have a good chat at the same time. We feel that with over 200 different types of cancer and the large number of sufferers the work done by Macmillan Cancer Charity is invaluable. For more info http://www.macmillan.org.uk/