Martin Fiddes (Horticulturalist and Master Composter) - martin@harrod.uk.com 
(For all product-related, composting, specialist or ad hoc enquiries)

With a background in commercial and glasshouse horticulture along with tree fruit production, Martin has extensive knowledge of greenhouse equipment such as heaters and watering equipment which complements his fruit and vegetable growing experience. He has previously worked on a commercial glasshouse nursery, one of the largest tree fruit orchards in Europe and a successful market garden and has a Diploma in Commercial Horticulture from Oaklands College of Agriculture and Horticulture in Hertfordshire.  It's this experience which gives him a unique viewpoint on the products we can supply and the horticultural industry in general. Martin is responsible for creating the Harrod Horticultural Kitchen Garden project and is heavily involved with the production of our catalogues and the content of the website, giving him an in-depth knowledge of our product range. He has also completed the Norfolk County Council Master Composter course, equipping him with the skills, know-how and experience to deal with most compost-related queries.  

Julian Ives (Organic Pest Control Consultant) - julian@harrod.uk.com

Julian is the latest addition to our panel of horticultural experts who are on hand to help you defeat garden critters all year round.  His horticultural career began at RHS Harlow Carr, before going on to Writtle Agricultural college to study commercial horticulture. On leaving college, Julian worked for a horticultural sundries supplier before joining Europe’s largest producer of beneficial insects for biological pest control. For over a decade he advised many different types of growers from tomato and strawberry to pot plant growers on how to best apply and use biological control whilst also reducing insecticide use. So as you can see, with his vast knowledge and experience, Julian is the perfect choice to advise gardeners on the best methods and products to use for gardening organically without the use of toxic insecticides.  So don’t struggle and get frustrated in your veggie patch or garden, just e-mail Julian, sit back and let him arm you with the advice and solutions you need!