If you’ve spent just five minutes scrolling through gardening content on Instagram, you’ve probably come across @im_no_gardener.
Known for his no-nonsense approach to growing your own, he’s the first to admit he doesn’t always get it right and that’s exactly why people love him. No fuss. No filters. Just real-life gardening, with a few wonky veg and plenty of trial and error.
In one of his latest reels, he shares why he’s ditched plastic and made the switch to coir pots – a simple but powerful change every gardener should consider.
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What are coir pots?
Let’s start with the basics. Coir pots are biodegradable containers made from the natural fibres of coconut husks. Lightweight yet durable, each pot is designed to house seedlings and young plants until they’re ready to go in the ground. The best part? You can plant them directly, pot and all.
That means:
- No root disturbance
- No plastic waste
- No extra faff for the busy gardener
While plastic pots can linger in landfill for centuries, coir naturally breaks down in the soil, enriching it as it decomposes. They’re ideal for delicate plants like beans, nasturtiums and courgettes. Anything which hates being moved around too much.
Why @im_no_gardener made the switch
In the reel, @im_no_gardener shows just how easy coir pots are to use. He fills one with soil, plants a seedling and explains why this small switch has made a big difference in his garden.
His take? It’s not about being the perfect gardener or having the Pinterest-perfect plot. It’s about choosing tools that simplify the process and reduce stress. With coir pots, there’s no second-guessing when to transplant and no risk of damaging roots during the switch. The whole pot goes into the ground and gets to work.
For anyone who’s ever watched a healthy seedling suffer post-repotting, this is a no-brainer.
Coir is better for your garden – and the planet
Beyond making your planting routine easier, coir comes with serious environmental points – particularly coir compost. It’s completely peat-free, which is a big win for sustainable gardening. Peat harvesting damages natural ecosystems and releases carbon into the atmosphere, something more gardeners are trying to avoid.
By using coir pots, you’re making use of a by-product from the coconut industry, giving new life to waste material and keeping plastic out of the garden. Plus, they look great too. Rustic, tactile and natural. They’re a stylish swap for those neon plastic trays.
Final thoughts
Swapping to coir pots might seem like a small step, but as @im_no_gardener shows, it’s the little changes that make a lasting impact. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just planting your first seed, coir helps you care for your plants and the planet, without overcomplicating things.
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