My Climate Change Garden

I have just returned from a glorious 3 week trip enjoying 28c in Australia and New Zealand to find the UK about to experience its first freeze of winter 2010. I think gardeners were hoping for a reprieve from the damaging affects of frost and cold after last winters artic conditions.

Suppose that is the joy of gardening  in the UK –  you learn to be very adaptable and prepared for absolutely anything the weather throws  at us – unpredictability is the the only certainty!

If you have invested in palm trees and exotic plants for your garden then it is a good idea to think about protecting them from continued cold – take a look at these sites for advice and suggestions on the best way to do this:

http://property.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/property/gardens/article6874391.ece

http://www.bigplantnursery.co.uk/palmswinterprote.html

http://www.athelasplants.co.uk/winter-tips-i46

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/weather_coldweather.shtml

For a more entertaining view of the efforts involved in protecting exotic gardens in the UK over the winter do not miss Will Giles’ wonderful blog:

http://www.exoticgarden.com/blog/the-garden/it%E2%80%99s-belt-and-braces-time-here-at-the-exotic-garden/