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WEST DEAN WILD DENS OPEN IN TIME FOR HALF TERM
To coincide with the half term at the end of May, West Dean Gardens, near Chichester in West Sussex have opened a wild Den area in their award-winning gardens. As Tom Brown, Head Gardener at West Dean Gardens, explained: “Engaging…
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BEST BUY AND TOP PICKS (JUly 21)
BEST BUYSOLAR WATERING SYSTEM The SOL-C12 solar powered irrigation kit can be used for watering small to medium gardens or allotments and can also be used for pots, raised beds, hanging baskets, outdoor vegetables, polytunnels and greenhouses. Water is drawn…
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Brits urged to ‘grow wild’ for International Biodiversity Day (22 May)
New research published today (21 May) points to a growing disconnect between people and wildlife, despite many in the UK claiming they feel closer to nature following a year of lockdown. A survey commissioned by Jordans Cereals has found that…
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LET’S ALL CELEBRATE WORLD BEE DAY
Today (May 20) is World Bee Day. How will you be celebrating? Why not resolve to set aside a part of your garden for bees or to leave a small part of the lawn un-mown for wild flowers to thrive?…
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Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens Announces Live Summer Events and Enchanted Woodland Trail
Visitors to Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens near Horsham West Sussex can enjoy a summer afternoon of live music, spectacular aerial performances, street theatre, a funfair and food and drink, says estate manager Adam Streeter, and explore a mile-long trail that…
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It’s crunch time
Celery is an integral part of any salad, and cool, crisp sticks freshly picked from the garden are a delight.
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Episode 100 – The Last 100 Years in Gardening with special guests Terry Walton and Gerald Stratford
It’s a big milestone episode this week as we hit our 100th podcast!
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Courgette? You Bet!
If you’re new to growing veg, courgettes may look like they could be a difficult crop to grow. The truth is, says Tony Flanagan, they’re one of the easiest and (be warned!) one of the most prolific.
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NATURE ON YOUR DOORSTEP!
The RSPB has launched Nature on Your Doorstep, a project designed to inspire and advise everyone on how to turn their outdoor spaces into havens for wildlife – whether it be a garden, balcony, yard, or community green space. This…
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Survey the UK’s mammals from your garden this year
Public urged to build on positive relationship with nature made during Covid lockdowns For the first time, wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is running its Living with Mammals survey throughout all of 2021, starting this week. PTES…
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Funding for green social prescribing helps communities recover from COVID-19
At least 7,500 people will be connected to nature for their health and wellbeing, thanks to 10 innovative green social prescribing projects across the country, funded by cross-partnership Thriving Communities Fund. These projects will seek to unlock the potential of…
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Classy Curds? Yes you can
Cauliflower has a reputation for being a tricky plant to grow but with careful preparation and a little TLC, says Rob Smith, you can be assured of a good crop.