Steve Ott
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Zoo’s secret cassowary garden
Gardeners at Paignton Zoo have created a secret, shaded garden in the woods for visitors to discover. Described as being like a little show garden, this is an oasis of calm – despite being between the southern cassowary, an emu-sized…
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Burpee’s delight in double RHS gold
The East Yorkshire based European division of American seed company W. Atlee Burpee & Co., is celebrating after winning two gold medals Burpee partnered with award-winning nurserymen, Chris Smith and Mike Milligan from Pennard Plants in Somerset and provided tomato,…
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Thousands take part in Great British Bee Count – and there’s still time to join the buzz!
Over 15,000 participants and over 280,000 bees recorded so far More than 15,000 people have so far taken part in Friends of the Earth’s Great British Bee Count [2,3], recording over 280,000 bees – and nature-lovers still have until 30…
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Potential heavyweight champion marrow, Mervin, in a pickle
Hopeful for the title of biggest marrow in harvesting tragedy Sad to report that Mervin the marrow, challenger to Marvin in KG’s massive marrow competition mysteriously disappeared last night. Said KG’s editor Steve Ott: “I had just finished my tea…
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Historic gardens bloom once more
Cheshire gardens that were first planted around 200 years ago have now been restored to their former glory From the glasshouse in the Upper Garden, to the borders running alongside the River Bollin, Quarry Bank’s gardens have not looked better…
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21st June 2017
Marvin basking It’s so hot. Longest day and the hottest. What idiot decided to put me in a mini greenhouse? Thankfully I am getting plenty of water. I heard on the marrow vine that Mervin has disappeared. That must mean…
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SCHOOL MEALS MISSION APPEALS TO GET PEAS ON PUPIL’S PLATES
The Yes Peas! campaign calls on schools to put peas on the dinner menu during Great British Pea Week The Yes Peas! campaign and the UK pea vining industry have launched a school meals mission and are appealing for schools…
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SRUC’s WW1 allotment goes to The Highland Show
The Oatridge Campus of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) WW1 allotment project will be showcased at this year’s Royal Highland Show within the Countryside Cottage demonstration area. The allotment is part of a collaborative project between SRUC Agriculture and Horticulture staff,…
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Veg on display at the NEC
KG veg expert Sue Stickland visited Gardeners’ World Live show at the NEC last week and reveals some veg-based highlights. Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC (June 15-18) marked the 50th anniversary of BBC 2’s Gardeners’ World , so many…
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Barnsdale wins gold at Gardeners’ World Live!
Nick Hamilton and the Barnsdale Gardens team have scooped a gold medal at Gardeners’ World Live in this landmark year, with 2017 being the 50th anniversary of the BBC’s flagship gardening programme and 25 years since the launch of its…
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Silver Merit medal for Thrive students at BBC Gardeners’ World Live!
Students attending Birmingham gardening therapy charity Thrive are celebrating winning a coveted Silver Merit Medal for their display at BBC Gardeners’ World Live. The young people attend the charity’s Grow and Learn programme at Kings Heath Park and together designed…
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BBQ’D PIZZA WITH HOME-MADE TOMATO SAUCE
Create you own pizza straight on the BBQ, they are great for kids to help with choosing their own toppings too. MAKES4PIZZAS Preparation time: 1 hour | Cooking time: 20 minutes FOR THE DOUGH • 600g (21oz) strong white bread…
