. London is very protective of its trees. There are a number of very special specimens that are highlighted in this interesting article. http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/london/hi/people_and_places/nature/newsid_8256000/8256682.stm Maintaining the balance between a city that is expanding its population and buildings with providing a healthy environment for trees to survive is a priority for London. It has led to […]
Continue reading...25. September 2011
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Keep your garden looking this good with some easy to make homemade and green pesticides. http://www.lawncareservice.net/blog/2010/10-homemade-pesticides-for-your-yard-and-garden/
Continue reading...22. September 2011
Comments Off on Less Growing Days highlight hardiness issues
Has anyone noticed the decidedly Autumnal feel in the morning and evening now that the days are getting shorter? This is a sure sign that growing days for many plants are starting to reduce. Sad to think that very soon I will be starting to protect some of my exotic and tropical plants in the […]
Continue reading...14. September 2011
Comments Off on Google Earth Engine monitors climate change
Google Earth Engine allows worldwide, daily monitoring of changes to the planet’s environment and global-scale monitoring which could also usher in a new era in forest protection. http://change.nature.org/2010/12/02/%E2%80%9Ccoolest%E2%80%9D-google-product-may-bring-new-era-in-forest-protection/ Google Earth Engine can be used for a wide range of applications—from mapping water resources to ecosystem services to deforestation. It’s part of a broader effort at […]
Continue reading...12. September 2011
Comments Off on Exotic autumn garden
Exotic gardens look at their best at this time of year jut when traditional english herbaceous borders start to look sad and messy.To buy exotic plants explore these nurseries: http://www.athelasplants.co.uk/ http://www.urbanjungle.uk.com/ http://www.hardyexotics.co.uk/ Or visit Will Giles website to indulge in more exotic delights:http://www.exoticgarden.com/
Continue reading...9. September 2011
Comments Off on What is green investment?
More money is said to be flowing in to green technology than ever before: a new global record of $243 billion was reported for 2010. To go about making sense of these figures, the term “green investment” has to first be defined: Is it capital invested in protecting and restoring the environment at large, […]
Continue reading...7. September 2011
Comments Off on UK weather challenges
After the coldest summer since 1993 , it looks like September weather is going to prove challenging for many late flowering plants in the garden. Parts of the UK are to be hit by gusts of more than 65mph, while persistent rain will sweep down over the country for most of the month. Britain will also be […]
Continue reading...6. September 2011
Comments Off on ebay catches the rain
Even ebay has woken up to the importance of rainwater harvesting: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=rainwater+harvesting
Continue reading...4. September 2011
Comments Off on London goes bananas
London has enjoyed humid temperatures into the high 20c for the past few days and I have noticed how many nurseries seem to be selling banana plants as a late Autumn addition to the garden. These are great for creating architectural shapes at a time when most herbaceous borders are struggling at the end of […]
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27. September 2011
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