Grow with more confidence in uncertain times.

Calm, practical organic growing guidance, drawn from more than 40 years of experience, to help you adapt, plan ahead and grow without damaging yourself or the environment.

Simon Adams, organic grower and creator of Diary of an Organic Grower, standing in his garden in Hungary.

Meet the grower

I’m Simon Adams—an organic grower, author and creator of Diary of an Organic Grower and the Your Growing Companion app. I’ve spent more than 40 years growing food, learning from both successes and failures, and adapting to changing conditions.

I’ve worked with Garden Organic and am a member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. Everything I share is rooted in practical experience and a belief in working with nature, without damaging ourselves or the environment.

Three ways to grow with confidence

Whether you need practical advice, want to follow what is really happening in my garden, or need help organising your own growing space, you can start here.

Growing Guides

Clear, practical advice for healthier soil, productive crops and a more resilient garden—without unnecessary complication.

The Garden Diary

Follow what is genuinely happening in my garden—what worked, what failed, what changed and what I learned from it.

Your Growing Companion

Plan your garden, record what happens and receive practical support through the season—all in one simple app.