Tony Flanagan
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Grow your own fruit and veg and beat future shortages
The UK needs to reconsider how it uses its 23 million gardens as fruit and veg shortages are likely to become increasingly common, says gardening charity Garden Organic. Gardens in the UK cover an area larger than Northumberland and make…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: GREENHOUSE SHADING (June 23)
Protect those greenhouse plants from scorching in the summer heat with a range of options from blinds to shading paint to netting BEST BUYSUPERIOR WINDBREAK AND GREENHOUSE SHADE NETTING Made from strong, UV stabilised, monofilament polyethylene this green netting will…
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New guide for gardeners to go peat-free
The Wildlife Trusts have released a free handbook to help people go peat-free in their gardens and to recognise the importance of peatlands for nature and climate. Last August, the government announced the sale of peat compost to amateur gardeners…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS – NETTING (MAY 23)
Protect your crops from birds, butterflies and insect pests with netting. Here are some you might like to consider BEST BUY BUTTERFLY NETTING With a mesh size of 7mm², this butterfly netting is made from heavy duty, weather resistant polyethylene.…
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Barnsdale Gardens 40th Anniversary at BBC Gardeners’ World Live!
Main picture credit : Steve Hamilton The Barnsdale Gardens team will be continuing their 40th Anniversary celebrations at BBC Gardeners World Live this summer. Nick Hamilton, owner of Barnsdale, has been displaying a fine array of plants from the gardens…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: PEA AND BEAN FRAMES (APRIL 23)
If you’re looking for a pea or bean frame, here is a range of kits that you can use year on year BEST BUYPEA AND BEAN DOMED FRAME Available in three lengths 1.2m (4ft), 1.5m (5ft) and 2m (6½ft), this…
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Get your garden climate-ready
*Picture: Copyright_ShaunFellows_SHINE-PIX-LTD-2. Gardeners wanting to create an eco-friendly garden can now take a tour of a unique organic demonstration and learning garden. Environmental gardening charity Garden Organic showcases how easy it is to create a sustainable garden at this pioneering…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: GARDEN LINES AND RULERS (March 23)
PRODUCT REVIEWS: GARDEN LINES AND RULERS (March 23) Looking to make sure your rows are straight and that you are sowing to the recommended spacings, this is where garden lines and rulers come in. Here are some you might like…
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British birds in crisis
*Main picture credit: Shaun Fellows at Shine Pix ltd The number of British birds in our towns, cities and countryside is declining at a worrying rate – and we need to do more to support them to avoid a crisis…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: GARDEN TWINE (February 23)
You could say twine is one of the essential accessories that you need for your garden for a wide range of tasks, from securing bean frames to tethering tomatoes BEST BUY TWINE IN A TIN Crafted in strong galvanized steel,…
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ALAN TITCHMARSH JOINS IN THE BATTLE TO SAVE THE RED SQUIRREL
To mark Red Squirrel Appreciation Day (21 January) the Red Squirrel Survival Trust has announced that Alan Titchmarsh has joined their battle to save one of our most endangered species. A method of fertility control that will significantly reduce Britain’s…
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Protect your garden before, during and after flooding
Gardeners need to adapt their gardening practices to cope with changing weather conditions caused by climate change, says a national organic gardening charity. Garden Organic, the charity helping gardeners grow in a more environmentally sustainable way, is sharing essential tips…
