Tony Flanagan
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GARDEN ORGANIC CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO BAN URBAN PESTICIDES
The charity Garden Organic is urging the UK government to ban the use of pesticides in urban areas – to stop harming wildlife, water courses and human health. As founding members of the Pesticide Collaboration, they’re demanding the government halts…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS:THINGS FOR YOUR SHED (AUG 24)
So how can you enhance your shed, keep it safe or make it tidier. Here are a few suggestions BEST BUY KELLY KETTLE (‘BASE CAMP’) This stainless steel ‘Base Camp’ Kelly Kettle comes with a whistle, a steel fire base…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: BATTERY POWERED TOOLS (JULY 24)
Battery run power tools are increasing in the garden market and these days are really excellent machines and worth looking at as an alternative to petrol driven power tools BEST BUY COBRA CORDLESS TRIMMER GT3024V This Cobra cordless trimmer is…
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Royal seal of approval for sustainable gardening charity
His Majesty The King has announced his continued patronage of sustainable gardening charity Garden Organic. As a keen organic gardener and well-known environmentalist, The King has always championed practices closely aligned with those of the charity. His Majesty became a…
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Product reviews: hoes (June 24)
PRODUCT REVIEWSYou can tackle weeds quickly and efficiently with a hoe. and there is a range of different types to choose from. So which one is best for you? BEST BUY SPEEDHOE The pointed stainless steel head is designed to…
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Even the tiniest gardens can help in the fight against biodiversity loss
It doesn’t matter what size your garden is when it comes to nurturing and protecting wildlife, says Garden Organic – as it shares a mini 1m-by-1m ‘Biodiversity Bed’ for small gardens to mark the UN’s International Day for Biological Diversity…
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BEES BEHIND BARS
Prisoners at HMP Bristol are learning valuable skills from nature by taking care of their own beehives and making tasty honey which could provide them with a future career. As well as feeding staff and fellow prisoners alike with their…
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National Autistic Society Garden to raise awareness of masking at RHS Chelsea
The National Autistic Society is aiming to raise awareness of autism and masking with a show garden at the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The garden is a collaboration between the charity and co-designers Sophie Parmenter, and Dido Milne,…
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FREE ORGANIC SEEDS WITH YOUR SHOPPING
Thanks to a partnership between Garden Organic and Yeo Valley Organic you can grow your own fragrant basil, chives or thyme plants Available May and June 2024, with every 400g tub of Yeo Valley Organic’s Spreadable blend of organic butter…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: PLANTING TOOLS (MAY 24)
Many of us will be planting out our precious crops soon if not already, so here is some equipment that you may find useful BEST BUY ELEMENTS TROWEL, WEED FORK AND TRANSPLANTING TROWEL SET For use in borders, tubs and…
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024: The Bowel Research UK’s Microbiome Garden
The Bowel Research UK’s Microbiome Garden explores the fascinating link between a healthy landscape, a healthy gut and a healthy mind The Bowel Research UK Microbiome Garden designed by Sid Hill and Chris Hull, explores the fascinating link between a…
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GARDENING CHARITY URGES GARDENERS TO DITCH PEAT
A lack of clarity from DEFRA is continuing to damage precious peat habitats says Garden Organic, as a promised 2024 ban is no closer to being enforced. This Peat Free April, the sustainable gardening charity is sharing its tips for…
