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Birdwatch records a ‘waxwing winter’
Waxwings were among the stars of this year’s Birdwatch. Over 497,000 people took part in the 38th RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch over the last weekend in January, counting more than eight million birds. The results show an explosion in sightings…
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Green is good for you
People living close to trees and green spaces are less likely to be obese, inactive or dependent on antidepressants… People living close to trees and green spaces are less likely to be obese, inactive or dependent on antidepressants, according to…
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Humidity boosted 2016 pests and diseases
A hot, moist 2016 saw the rise of humidity-loving pests and diseases, says the RHS Gardening Advice Service. Slug and snails generated a record number of enquiries and regained the number one pest spot, which they’ve occupied in eight of…
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Future farming
These ideas, says the SA, have the potential to transform farming… The Soil Association has launched a new report setting out six ‘game-changing’ ideas for the future of UK farming policy after we leave the EU – and there’s plenty…
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A new home and era for the UK’s biggest and only dedicated flower market
Historic move for New Covent Garden’s Flower Market after 43 years On Monday 3rd April, the Flower Market at New Covent Garden Market – the UK’s biggest, specialist flower and plant hall – is headed for a new home. Remaining…
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Is everything in your garden rosy?
This week 27 March – 2 April 2017 is Invasive Non-Native Species Week. Check out what you have growing in your garden The GB Non-Native Species Secretatiat (NNSS) are keen to promote awareness of the non-native plant species that might…
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Tiger Nuts
Super Foods Packed with Goodness! Dobies are delighted to launch a plant that truly deserves the title of heritage! Cultivated for over 4,000 years and much favoured by the Egyptians, ‘Tiger Nuts’ as they are known, are meeting the growing…
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Raspberry Yummy
A brand new variety of raspberry that has it all. Another exciting new launch from Suttons for 2017 Raspberry Yummy is a dwarf and compact variety that is incredibly easy to grow. Producing fruit in the first year you won’t…
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World exclusive new dwarf Mulberry Bush
This unique, truly dwarf variety will fruit from an early age and produces fruit on old and new wood, giving an extended production period. Announcing a World Exclusive! This smaller, compact variety has a long flowering and fruiting season and…
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Celebrities back national campaign to support community farms & gardens
Search is on for ‘Local Heroes’ to support their local community growing groups As the first day of spring approaches (on March 20, 2017), people across the UK are being urged to become ‘Local Heroes’ by taking action to support…
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A night with nature’s concert
Nature’s most celebrated singers will be performing almost 100 ‘concerts’ in the UK’s first “National Nightingale Festival” this April & May Hearing a nightingale should be on everyone’s bucket list. It is the bird that inspired writers and poets from…
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BEAUTIFUL CORNISH GARDENS GET SET FOR BLOOMING MARVELLOUS SPRING
The head gardener at one of Cornwall’s most beautiful attractions believes visitors can expect one of their best-ever Spring floral displays Thanks to the mild Winter there appears to be huge numbers of Magnolia blooms just waiting to burst into…
