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India values its natural wealth
India is expected to become the first country in the world to commit to publishing a new set of accounts which track the nation’s plants, animals, water and other “natural wealth” as well as financial measurements such as GDP. http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/oct/20/india-natural-wealth-accounts Nature’s goods and services are equally if not far more central to the wealth of nations [...]
Continue reading...California water issues
21. October 2010
In just 10 days time I wil be landing in LA for a 3 hour stop on the way to NZ. Sadly no time to visit on this trip but I am fascinated by the water issues facing this part of the world and found this interesting article that explains the concerns and scenarios for the [...]
Continue reading...Sunshine on an Autumn Day
19. October 2010
It may be the middle of October but in SE England many plants are still offering delightful flowers to delight the senses. I took these shots today on The Village Allotment where the summer veg is long past its best but the grapes are looking exceptionally ripe and juicy. We’ve had some lovely days of [...]
Continue reading...Growing food building communities
15. October 2010
Check out some excellent events happening in London this Autumn organised by Capital Growth who have pledged to support 2012 new community food growing spaces for the capital by end of 2012. With 585 to date they are busy finding new ways to inspire Londoners to use their outdoor space: Growing food building communities Tuesday [...]
Continue reading...Gardening TV gets new horticultural channel
13. October 2010
At long last someone has seen the media potential for gardening programmes – can’t believe that at the moment we are limited to BBC Gardeners World /Gardeners Question Time. Really hoping hope more will follow once this programme launches next Spring. I have tons of ideas for interesting programmes that could engage and encourage many more people [...]
Continue reading...Yorkshire gardens
11. October 2010
It is not only gardens in Southern England that are changing as a result of the climate shifting - local nurserymen in Yorkshire are now growing lemons and oranges in unheated greenhouses all year http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8012465.stm
Continue reading...Carbon footprints on 10/10
10. October 2010
It has been a beautiful day – the sun conveniently shone to mark a day when we have been urged to consider our carbon footprints and how we can reduce them by 10% every year. Sign up to the global campaign which has 106,599 sign ups in 152 countries. http://www.1010global.org/ This week also saw Boris [...]
Continue reading...Warm October weather arrives in UK
7. October 2010
Just when it looked as though the UK would slip quickly into a dismal wet autumn, the sun is back and tomorrow and all over the weekend temperatures are expected to reach 22c. http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/oct/06/mini-indian-summer-weather-predicted This warm weather is great news for keeping many tender plants outdoors – the banana plants in Russell Square are loving the heat [...]
Continue reading...Great Dixter offers autumnal plant ideas
30. September 2010
This is one of my favourite autumnal plants - Fatsia Japonica or the Caster Oil Plant.Check out this attractive and reliable evergreen shrub that offers something for the garden all year round -http://www.myclimatechangegarden.com/blog/false-castor-oil-plant-japanese-aralia If you are looking for inspirational planting ideas there is an excellent event this weekend at Great Dixter. A chance to see this stunning garden which [...]
Continue reading...UK Changing Climate delivers bumper fruit crop
26. September 2010
Our unpredictable UK climate has delivered an excellent crop of fruit this year. Up and down the country, gardeners and farmers are reporting both brilliant quality and quantity. The apples and pears are huge, the plums are sweet and delicious whilst the blackberries are simply everywhere. Great to have a bountiful crop before our gardens [...]
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21. October 2010
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