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FREE TREES FOR SCHOOLS
Just days away from the application deadline closing, the Woodland Trust still has 300,000 trees up for grabs as part of its free trees scheme. Schools or community groups can get their hands on these trees which can bring huge…
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Fun and informative gardening on the move in brand-new podcast
Renowned gardening expert and regular contributor to Kitchen Garden magazine, Martin Fish has launched a brand-new practical gardening podcast. Pots & Trowels, or P&T, is packed with great advice on both edible and ornamental gardening and you can also hear…
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Celebrity support for conservation of heritage veg
Gardening gurus Monty Don and Sue Kent, and gastronomic chef and food grower Raymond Blanc OBE, have shown support for a project to save historic and rare vegetables from being lost. The unique Heritage Seed Library, which is run…
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How to get your Poinsettia to flower again next year
A Poinsettia can be for life, not just for Christmas!
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Monty Don awarded honorary degree from University of Stirling
Celebrity gardener Monty Don OBE has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Stirling in recognition of his contribution to horticulture, broadcasting, and charity.
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FIGHT THE BIODIVERSITY CRISIS
You can help build and support a community of organic growers across the UK to halt biodiversity loss, by donating to Garden Organic’s match-funded Big Give Christmas Challenge. Every donation you make to Garden Organic between 28th November and 5th…
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Garden Organic Awarded Coveted Title of National Plant Collection for Comfrey
The guardianship of the National Plant Collection for Symphytum (comfrey), has been awarded to sustainable growing charity Garden Organic by Plant Heritage. This is a glowing accolade for the charity’s work documenting, developing and preserving a comprehensive collection at…
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Storm Babet’s causes widespread damage to landscapes, gardens and properties says NT
Storm Babet’s widespread damage a taste of things to come, says National Trust Storm Babet has left a trail of destruction across landscapes, houses and gardens cared for by the National Trust, throughout the spine of England. The persistent rain…
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Plant fruit trees this autumn! New partnership urges communities to dig in
Thousands of Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature pledged since June Communities are being encouraged to plant fruit trees and to revitalise community orchards by the Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature partnership. It is estimated that around 90% of…
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Cutting edge science in project to save endangered bees
A remarkable project to protect a unique ‘hopping’ bee facing extinction, having declined in number by more than 50% over recent years, is underway in Yorkshire. The extraordinary collaboration between The Species Recovery Trust and Agritech innovators AgriSound is using…
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Key jobs for September
A new month brings new jobs on your allotment or in your vegetable garden, here’s a quick look at some key jobs to do this September.
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Book of the Week: How to… Grow Food For Your Kitchen!
Our latest book pick has everything you need to know about growing your own delicious veg!
