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# Funding programme helps business to grow sustainable garden project
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/funding-programme-helps-business-to-grow-sustainable-garden-project/
- Published: 2025-06-20T06:09:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-18T11:23:20.000Z
- Description: A sustainable gardening product is growing thanks to a funding programme.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Business, Environment, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:45, News

A SUSTAINABLE gardening product is growing thanks to a funding programme.

Kateland Flock, a Blithbury producer of wool products, has used the Rural Grants Funding from Lichfield District Council to invest in specialist machinery that transforms raw wool into nutrient-rich garden pellets which are a natural alternative to synthetic fertilisers.

A total of £17,500 was allocated to the project as part of efforts to promote innovation and long term resilience in rural companies.

Katie Stanley, owner of Kateland Flock said:

> “It’s been a learning curve because this type of pellet production is still quite rare, but we’ve had fantastic support from the machine suppliers and are really happy with the final result.  
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> “The wool pellets are now officially launched and packaged in tubs ranging from 2.5 litres to ten litres.”

The wool pellets, which are slow-releasing, water-retaining and completely organic, are already gaining traction.

Kateland Flock has summer shows lined up to promote the product and has secured a retail agreement with a local plant nursery where the pellets will be available in the coming weeks.

Cllr Richard Holland, cabinet member for high street and economic development at Lichfield District Council, said:

> “This is a brilliant example of how our Rural Grants Funding is supporting innovative, sustainable local businesses.  
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> “We’re proud to be investing in projects that not only help the local economy thrive but also promote environmentally-friendly practices.”

For more details on the product visit [www.katelandflock.co.uk](https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/SMG1Ckr98sOZwy4CVh3hGqdWl?domain=katelandflock.co.uk&ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).