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Veg growing season extends

10. November 2011

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Allotments, kitchen gardens and veg patches in the UK now start their growing season earlier and finish much later . Even crops that are traditionally grown under cover can find themselves outside in the fresh air.Far more tomatoes crop reliably outdoors and melons too are coming out of the glasshouse. Seed catalogues already provide kitchen gardeners with a […]

iPad veg garden planner

9. November 2011

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A new iPad App is launching soon to make planning your vegetable garden even more enjoyable – and easy! Garden Plan Pro is the fastest way to plan a productive vegetable, herb or fruit garden and achieve your best ever harvest. Designed by the makers of the award-winning garden planner, currently used by over 100,000 global gardeners with data […]

Mild weather and winter cuttings

8. November 2011

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It continues to be really mild in the South of England and many gardeners have not yet bedded down tender tropical and exotic plants for the winter . Temperatures of 15c are forecast for this weekend which is amazing for November. Apparently it is warmer than it was in May this year. Another sign of our confused weather patterns? http://theweatheroutlook.com/ Now is a […]

Australia passes carbon tax

8. November 2011

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In great contrast to my story yesterday about why the UK is falling behind its commitments to cut its carbon footprint, todays blog confirms why Australia is attempting to lead the world into a carbon free future. The Australian parliament has just passed laws that impose a price on carbon emissions in one of the biggest […]

Hard up UK puts climate change on back burner

7. November 2011

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According to a report in the Independent newspaper today, Britain’s carbon emissions grew faster than the economy last year for the first time since 1996, as a cash-strapped population relegated the environment down its league of concerns and spent more money keeping warm. The rise in Britain’s so-called carbon intensity increases the danger that the country will […]

Sheep lawn mowers munch New York Gardens

5. November 2011

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Heritage Lawn Mowin is a New York company that rents out sheep — yes, sheep — as a landscaping aid. For a small fee, Mr. Miller, whose official job title is “shepherd,” brings his ovine squad to the yards of area homeowners, where the sheep spend anywhere from three hours to several days grazing on […]

Intelligent use of water

4. November 2011

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Submit water conservation projects at www.IUOWAwards.com to vie for over $50,000 in grants. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVf4KIYFgWQ&feature=player_embedded

European finances v environment

4. November 2011

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Europe might be faling apart financially but local action on environmental issues is a priority for many Mayors. The Covenant of Mayors is the mainstream European movement involving local and regional authorities, voluntarily committing to increasing energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources on their territories. By their commitment, Covenant signatories aim to meet […]

Bonfire night brings precious white rain

4. November 2011

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Bonfire night brings precious white rain

Looks like wellies and waterproofs for bonfire night celebrations this weekend with the Met Office predicting heavy downpours. http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/london_forecast_weather.html With all the fun of the fireworks it is easy to forget that rain could be one of our most precious commodities in the future.Population growth, climate change, drought conditions and the restriction of sufficiently large fresh […]

Trees not adapting to climate change

1. November 2011

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More than half of tree species in eastern U.S. forests aren’t adapting to climate change as quickly or consistently as predicted, http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2011/10/31/Trees-not-adapting-well-to-climate-change/UPI-58271320108118/ In the UK the leaves are falling as Autumn winds whip up and the beautiful sunny days we have enjoyed this October are a distant memory. If you want to catch the last of […]

Archive | November, 2011

Veg growing season extends

iPad veg garden planner

Mild weather and winter cuttings

Australia passes carbon tax

Hard up UK puts climate change on back burner

Sheep lawn mowers munch New York Gardens

Intelligent use of water

European finances v environment

Bonfire night brings precious white rain

Trees not adapting to climate change

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