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Frosts threaten to kill off vintage spring

10. May 2010

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The UK climate never ceases to amaze and confuse gardeners. May 2010 is proving to be an exceptionaly challenging month as both day and night temperatures are much lower than normal. The old saying of never planting tender plants outside till May has past is certainly worth remembering this year. My tomato, courgette, pepper and […]

The Carbon Footprint in your Garden

10. May 2010

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http://www.sustainable-gardening.com/how-to/sustainable/carbon-footprint

Green coalition issues

10. May 2010

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Climate Change is likely to be a strong issue for whatever government eventually takes control in the UK over the next few days. All of the parties agree on the fundamentals regarding environmental policy but The Liberal Democrats have the greenest policies of the three main parties. Nick Clegg has promised to go beyond current […]

Mr Titchmarsh springs into climate change debate

9. May 2010

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Alan Titchmarsh, the UK’s favourite gardener, is back on TV tonight in a 4 part series about how changing seasons affect our wildlife and plants. I find him such an inspiration and always look forward to anything that he does. For me, he has a grasp of what matters in this world and manages to […]

British summer comes earlier each year

8. May 2010

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Summer may look a long way off with the cloud and greyness over the UK at the moment but apparently summers are coming earlier according to this latest report: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/may/06/british-summer-coming-early

RHS sustains green reputuation

7. May 2010

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I am impressed by how the RHS manages the sustainability of its own gardens.It uses organic composts, little or no regular fertiliser and composting is a core part of its soil husbandry. Water conservation is a major issue as well and at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, water extraction has been reduced by 40 percent. […]

Bluebell Heaven

4. May 2010

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Sussex has a beautiful blue glow at the moment. Carpets of bluebells can be seen eveywhere. Though I would share some of these wonderful sights with you.

Frosts and Fruit trees

3. May 2010

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There is a ground frost predicted in SE england tonight -with temperatures dipping as low as 1c. Just popped my head outside to see a clear and very stary night which looks beautiful. Not good news for any tender plants, especially the blossom on fruit trees which is always at risk during April/May in the […]

Indoor gardening

2. May 2010

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I have to admit I am a bit of a fair weather gardener – I hate gardening in the rain! Which means that my plans to get outside digging the soil today had to change in view of the miserable weather. Time to get in a spot of indoor gardening. My chillis, peppers and tomato […]

Climate Change Gardening

1. May 2010

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If you want to find expert advice about climate change gardening visit the web-site of the beautiful Trewithen gardens in Cornwall. They have an excellent information sheet on their home page which is a summary of ideas and advice from a conference organised by Planetnetwork in September 2008. This organisation promotes botanical collections in Britain […]

Archive | May, 2010

Frosts threaten to kill off vintage spring

The Carbon Footprint in your Garden

Green coalition issues

Mr Titchmarsh springs into climate change debate

British summer comes earlier each year

RHS sustains green reputuation

Bluebell Heaven

Frosts and Fruit trees

Indoor gardening

Climate Change Gardening

Climate Gardens Supporters