Archive | April, 2010
Buy locally grown plants
Yesterday I went to a local Garden Fair which aimed to encourage gardeners to buy locally grown plants whenever possible. More and more nurseries now propagate their own plants which cuts down on air miles and helps gardeners to become even greener. I met lots of interesting people and saw some wonderful plants – managed […]
Continue reading...Exotic Garden videos
25. April 2010
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Will Giles, THE Exotic Gardener launched a series of online videos yesterday in which he shares his expert knowledge of growing these plants in the UK. In just 24 hours he uploaded: *over-wintering canna *checking for new growth on gingers *the delights of bromeliads *how to find and deal with Lilly beetles. The videos are […]
Continue reading...UK weekend weather hottest this year
23. April 2010
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UK is going to be warmer than Rome and South Africa this weekend http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/7620445/Hottest-weather-of-year-so-far-to-arrive-this-weekend.html. Sussex looks particularly stunning at the moment – the flowers are loving the sunshine.The magnolias are in full flower and everywhere the tulips raise their beautiful heads high in the sky,
Continue reading...April Delight at Athelas
22. April 2010
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Decided to pay a visit to one of my favourite local nurseries. Some girls go mad over dress shops, even shoes but, for me, there is nothing like a nursery for sheer enjoyment on a lovely sunny day. Athelas Plants, located in the beautiful East Sussex countryside offers a range of tropical, architectural and exotic […]
Continue reading...How green are our garden centres?
20. April 2010
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Spring is when planting mania arrives in the UK. This year it has co-incided with some fabulous weather which means most nurseries and garden centres are busy with people searching for new plants and ideas for their gardens. I am pleased to see more nurseries helping gardeners to adapt to climate change. The english garden […]
Continue reading...Allotment Adventures
19. April 2010
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I have been digging over my allotment, inspired by Alys Fowler’s second Edible Garden programme. Have also invested in her excellent book of the same name which is a great read with helpful info and stylish photos. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edible-Garden-How-Have-Your/dp/1846079748 Alice’s experiences with tomato blight were the main theme this week. She does seem to have been […]
Continue reading...Sky lights up and oceans warm
18. April 2010
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It has been a wonderful sunny and warm weekend on the South Coast – 17c today and bright blue sky. The sunsets over the past few nights have been fantsatic which is a result of the dust thrown into the atmosphere from the Icelandic volcano. Red in the sky is apparently always a sign of […]
Continue reading...Dust cloud over London
16. April 2010
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Took a stroll in Regents Park yesterday evening around 6pm just as the sun was starting to set – really beautiful light. Trying to catch sight of any of the dust cloud of volcanic ash from the Icelandic volcano eruption that is drifting across Europe at the moment. Britain and much of Northern Europe became […]
Continue reading...Photosynthesis inspires green energy made from water
13. April 2010
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The sun shone brightly today and lured me to Russell Square to enjoy the blossom on the trees. It is great to see the plants developing every day, soaking up the light and transfering this into energy to produce flowers. Whilst sitting in the sun, I read in the newspaper about a remarkable discovery. Scientists […]
Continue reading...BBCTV gardening gets real
11. April 2010
The enigmatic Alan Titchmarsh is probably my favourite TV gardening personality. He always combines a wealth of knowledge with a great deal of flair and humour – wish he was still doing the Friday night homage to gardening on BBC Gardeners World. Watching yet another garden being built from scratch at Greenacre is very sleep […]
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Have you noticed how the weather in your garden is becoming more challenging?
Are you changing the plants you choose for your garden and how you look after your plants?
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Thanks very much for your interest in gardening in a changing climate.
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Climate Gardens Supporters
26. April 2010
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