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Hard up UK puts climate change on back burner
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 […]
Continue reading...TED talks gardening
25. October 2011
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One of the exciting developments on the internet is the growth of sites where individuals present radical ideas for changing the world or give thought provoking speeches that might inspire others to change the world. Some of the best are to be found at TED Talks which are now creating innovation and change via TED, a nonprofit organisation devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. http://www.ted.com/talks […]
Continue reading...Climate Change Australian style
6. October 2011
Climate change is affecting all parts of Australia with extreme weather conditions challenging this huge country. La Niña brought heavy rain in 2010, eased drought but caused widespread flooding Prolonged dry conditions continue in southwest Western Australia Australia’s warmest 10 years on record http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/change/ If you live in Australia and are a gardener please share your experiences of […]
Continue reading...What is green investment?
9. September 2011
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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...How will your garden grow in 2050?
4. September 2011
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One of the most confusing things for gardeners about climate change is the uncertainty of what is actually going to happen with the weather. The biggest challenge likely to face gardeners everywhere is water management as rainfall is likely to fall by around one fifth by the middle of the century, leading to an increased […]
Continue reading...Sir David Attenborough reflects on climate change
30. August 2011
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Sir David Attenborough has used his skill as a broadcaster to clearly show some key facts about climate change in this short video. It may not contain all the evidence of his usual hour long documentaies but the fact that such a great man has put his name to this piece of film on You Tube suggests to me that he wants to make sure we […]
Continue reading...Global Pick Your Own
29. July 2011
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If you just don’t have the time or inclination to grow your own fruit and veg, do visit this amazing site which lists hundreds of Pick your Own sites in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. This is a great way to know where your food is coming from with out […]
Continue reading...Kew Australian walkabout at British Museum
28. July 2011
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Australian plants are enjoying a UK summer in a spectacular display outside the British Museum in London as part of the Australian Walkabout Season organised with Kew Gardens from April to October. This wonderful display showcases the rich biodiversity of Australia, and how these fragile systems are under threat from land usage and climate change.This […]
Continue reading...The Weather Makers
18. July 2011
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UK is certainly getting its share of weird weather this summer after the amazing spring heatwave. Unpredictable weather patterns bringing drought, floods and storms to countries across the world are predicted to become the norm as the planet warms. I have always found the confusing facts and evidence hard to work through but would recommend […]
Continue reading...RHS Grow your Own Facebook advice
15. June 2011
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The UK Grow your Own season is steaming ahead over the next week with the long hours of daylight continuing up until Midsummers Day on 21st June. The longer days combined with some welcome rain in the South is making my veggies really put on a growth spurt. It is great to grow your own […]
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Have you noticed how the weather in your garden is becoming more challenging?
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7. November 2011
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