My Climate Change Garden

5. December 2013

Gardening in a changing climate

Gardeners and horticulturalists await the publication of a new RHS report and survey which is expected early in 2014 in order to plan ahead for an uncertain horticultural future. The RHS is the UK’s leading horticultural charity as well as an international expert on issues facing gardens and gardeners.It is currently collaborating with the University [...]

17. November 2013

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Mild UK autumn weather changes

It has been a glorious and almost never ending Autumn with temperatures remaining roughly one degree higher than normal. Walking through Green Park in London I noticed that many trees still have very green leaves. Nature paints a beautiful picture in Autumn and it has been wonderful to enjoy the sun and mild weather well [...]

7. November 2013

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Plant trees to tackle climate change

Trees are vital to the future of our planet as they soak up carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/nov/26/trees-to-combat-climate-change Wherever you live in the world please think about where you can plant more trees – they are beautiful and easy to look after as long as you choose the right tree for the right soil [...]

How your garden can help beat climate change

5. November 2013

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How your garden can help beat climate change

Our seasons are confused and becoming increasingly unpredictable. If you have a garden you will have noticed the effects of this weird weather on plants and wildlife but the good news is that your garden is helping to combat climate change – particularly if it is in the city as gardens now account for almost [...]

2. December 2013

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UK growing season lengthens

The UK growing season for plants is longer than at any time since records began in 1772 extending the range of flowers and vegetables that can be grown successfully in the UK. The increase in growing season length since 1980 is largely due to the earlier onset of spring. The earliest start of the thermal [...]

2. December 2013

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Gardening in the Global Greenhouse

The original inspiration for my websites about climate change gardening came from an impressive document produced in 2002 by the Royal Horticultural Society,the National Trust, English Heritage, the UK Climate Impacts programme and other environmental /horticultural organisations. Entitled ” Gardening in the Global Greenhouse, the impact of climate change on our gardens”, it clearly sets [...]

1. December 2013

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Less lawn makes greener gardens

Reducing the size of your lawn is the path to a greener garden.With increasing pressure on water supplies and the need to reduce carbon emissions, reducing our lawns – or maybe getting rid of them completely - is becoming an extremely topical issue. In the USA, 58 million Americans spend £30 billion a year maintaining [...]

8. November 2013

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Buy Plants

Visit these web-sites to find plants that can thrive in our increasingly unpredictable climate. Here is a list of specialist nurseries offering quality plants who can also provide helpful planting advice to make sure that you choose the right plant for your soil and changing local climate. CHESHIRE www.easytropicals.com CORNWALL http://www.eastofedenplants.co.uk http://www.hardyexotics.co.uk http://www.trebrown.com DEVON http://www.thepalmhouse.co.uk [...]

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