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London Capital Growth events
Capital Growth is working towards 2012 new community food growing spaces for London by 2012. This amazing project is literally “growing” all the time .They organise regular networking events aimed at bringing together all those involved in community food growing projects across the capital. It is free to Capital Growth members and £5 for individuals or […]
Continue reading...Grow your own and bake bread to make a difference
11. August 2010
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Wheat prices are rising as a result of severe drought in Russia this summer which could have an ongoing effect on the world’s food chain. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10859883 Beat the unpredictable global weather this summer by growing your own food and baking your own bread.http://www.allotment.org.uk/allotment_foods/bread-making/index.php
Continue reading...RHS highlights garden renaissance
5. August 2010
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Increasing numbers of people are joining their local garden and allotment clubs, says the Royal Horticultural Society in the lead up to its annual Dig Together Day on 4th and 5th September.http://www.rhs.org.uk/digtogetherday The gardening ‘renaissance’ was revealed by a recent survey of 100 of the Society’s affiliated gardening clubs – 73% of clubs saw their […]
Continue reading...How green is Brighton?
4. August 2010
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Brighton is building a green reputation. It has elected Caroline Lucas as the UK’s first ever green MP. http://www.carolinelucas.com/cl/blog.html It even offers green activities to tempt holiday-makers. http://www.visitbrighton.com/site/your-brighton/green What a shame that Brighton sea-front does not live up to its green credentials. Compared to its neighbour Eastbourne, just along the South Coast, the promenade in […]
Continue reading...National Garden Scheme arrives at Exotic Garden
29. July 2010
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This Sunday 1st August Will Giles is opening his garden for the National Garden scheme for the 21st year. Check out more at: http://www.exoticgarden.com/blog/
Continue reading...Good Morning Glory
26. July 2010
Every day this summer I am greeted by these beautiful Morning Glory flowers in my garden. They only last 24 hours but are worth every minute before more beautiful blooms follow the next day. I planted the seeds back in March and the plants have done especially well this year because of the constant sunshine. […]
Continue reading...NW England endures hosepipe ban
10. July 2010
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After the driest start to the year since 1929, the North West of England has a temporary hosepipe ban imposed since 6.00 am Friday, 9 July. Only half the average amount of rain has fallen in the North West in the last six months, so even though the area was flooded last year, reservoir levels […]
Continue reading...RHS issues dry summer soil warning
30. June 2010
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The Royal Horticultural Society is warning gardeners that soil dryness levels during June have already fallen to a low often not encountered until late July/August. The recent low rainfall has led to soils having a moisture deficit of four inches, meaning that four inches of rain would be needed to restore the soil to full […]
Continue reading...Grow Bananas in the UK
26. June 2010
If you want to create a tropical feel in your garden this summer to take advantage of these high temperatures then think about buying a banana plant. They are fantastic for creating impact and with so many hardy varities now available in the UK you can combine brightly coloured foliage with beautiful flowers: http://www.hardybananas.co.uk/store/Garden-and-Plants/banana http://www.easytropicals.com/pcp/Bananas.html […]
Continue reading...Gardeners recycle old tools
21. June 2010
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From today until 27 June, gardeners are being asked to give their unwanted or unused electricals a new lease of life during Recycle Week. Items such as lawn mowers, strimmers and power tools can be recycled at centres across the country. Those in working order can be donated to the British Heart Foundation’s network of […]
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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?
I am inviting you to complete a very simple survey to explain how you garden in a changing climate and what internet services you use.
There are just 10 questions and it will take around 3 minutes.
All information will be used to develop international services on the web to help gardeners prepare for an uncertain horticultural future.
Thanks very much for your interest in gardening in a changing climate.
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Climate Gardens Supporters
29. August 2010
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