These 35 blogs will help you get your container garden under way with tips on plant and container types, and will give you ideas for getting more from your container garden than you put in.
… Container gardening - 35 of the best blogs Jeralyn … container garden than you put in. Container gardening is a simple and fulfilling hobby … entries deal with the basics of container gardening. • How to Start a Container Garden …
Hazel Sillver gives her pick of the UK's 10 most gorgeous eco-gardens and garden events to stroll around this summer....
… also be an emphasis on sustainability and gardening for wildlife – don’t miss the bee … encourage visitors to adopt a ‘natural gardening’ technique (of being less tidy and …
Garden designers are increasingly conscious of green gardening methods, but designers at this year's RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show are demonstrating how gardens can be used to convey green messages to increase environmental consciousness amongst the public too. Mandy Almond, Show Manager, talks us through some of the gardens....
… Mandy Almond | 8th July 2013 Ethical Living Gardening Green Living the ecover garden, … designers are increasingly conscious of green gardening methods, but designers at this …
This is the centenary year for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and eco-sound landscaping is taking centre stage.
… Ethical Living Natural World Green Living Gardening resized.jpg Many eco-gardens … in some way. Such a strong emphasis on green gardening at the world’s foremost gardening show is great news. Long may it …
Inspired by his childhood memories of secret gardens, Rupert Sheldrake suggests a way modern families today could enjoy the same kind of productive outdoor space.........
… impossible to find a larger piece of land for gardening, because urban land capable of being …
Encouraging your children to grow their own food is fun and educational, writes SCOTT JENKINS
… Jenkins | 23rd August 2018 Ethical Living Gardening Children Teaching Crafting Food Growing gardening-with-kids.jpg Encouraging your … by late June. Enjoying food I was hooked on gardening and I wanted to do my best to make …
Despite hard economic times, a recent survey shows that two thirds of UK homebuyers would consider paying more for a house with a wildlife-friendly garden ...
… 2013 Ethical Living Property Wildlife Gardening shutterstock_104348210.jpg Give a … who are too busy Christmas shopping to do any gardening this weekend can still do their bit … ANALYSIS Children and the Environment: How gardening lessons impact positively on school …
Camilla Scaramanga takes a look at how growing food in schools is having a positive impact on children, teachers, parents and wider society.......
… For Life, says "Instead of seeing growing and gardening as something peripheral, actually … Society runs a similar benchmark scheme for gardening. It launched its Campaign for School Gardening in 2007, through which it has …
Ellie Garwood reports on the rise of guerrilla gardening in and around UK transport systems, including the new Edible Bus Stop initiative.....
… Targeting transport: guerrilla gardening goes one stop further Ellie Garwood … 2013 Ethical Living Edible Bus Stop Guerrilla Gardening ebs.jpeg Eventually every stop on … Garwood reports on the rise of guerrilla gardening in and around UK transport systems, …
Kate Houghton explains why Smart Growth, rather than a revival in garden cities, could have an important role to play in tackling current environmental as well as social challenges ...
Garden cities for the 21st Century? Kate Houghton | 8th April 2013 News Cities shutterstock_61111303.jpg Kate Houghton explains why Smart Growth, rather than a revival in garden cities, could have an …
Now is the time to plant roses that provide food for wildlife, says Hazel Sillver
An hour in the eco garden: Roses Hazel Sillver | 21st January 2013 Ethical Living rose.jpg The wild Eglantine rose (Rosa rubiginosa), available from davidaustinroses.com Now is the time to plant …
Neonicotinoid chemicals used as chemicals came under European Union restrictions five years ago - but our cities' bees are still being bombarded, writes BRENDAN MONTAGUE
Pesticide ban is failing to protect suburban bee populations Brendan Montague | 25th July 2018 News Bees Pesticides Neonicotinoid bees_collecting_pollen_2004-08-14.jpg Neonicotinoid chemicals used as …
Architects, designers and horticulturalists are working together to develop edible and environmentally friendly 'living walls' in cities throughout the world.
… of evergreen and annual edibles.” Vertical gardening Since Chelsea ended, many countries … Coronado proves how accessible vertical gardening can be, whatever your space. Many of …
While recovering from illness, qualified teacher Barry Bennett took the time to ponder on how he could share his love of nature with young people, and encourage them to engage with their environment. The result was The Amazing Places Project ...
… October 2013 Ethical Living Education Society Gardening Schools amazingplaces.jpeg Some kids had their first experience of gardening on the roof of their school While … settings and getting kids interested in gardening - and making their local area look a …
Pending reforms to the UK's school curriculum mean that from September 2014, pupils aged 7-14 can expect to learn gardening skills. Camilla Scaramanga takes a look at some of the initiatives that are already taking the lead......
… Children and the Environment: How gardening lessons impact positively on school … | 2nd September 2013 News Food Education childgardening_edited-1.jpg Pending reforms to the … 2014, pupils aged 7-14 can expect to learn gardening skills. Camilla Scaramanga takes a …
Gardeners across Britain are being asked to earn their stripes by joining the Great British Bee Count and help our threatened pollinators. Bees are good for flowers - and also support our farmers, argues EMI MURPHY of Friends of the Earth
… up with some of the UK’s leading wildlife and gardening experts such as Kate Bradbury and …
Jakob Barry explains the concept of foliar feeding, a great way to revive any plants that aren't looking their best.......
… Jakob Barry | 8th July 2013 Ethical Living Gardening stomata.jpg Jakob Barry explains the … natural it fits in perfectly with organic gardening practices. Meanwhile, it's important …
Butterflies were once a common sight in Britain, but they are declining year after year. What is happening to our butterfly population and why does it matter, asks CLIVE HARRIS
From school dinners to farmers' markets and GM crops, SATISH KUMAR explains why our relationship with food is so important and what he thinks makes food really wholesome.
… mother would say. Ever since, I have enjoyed gardening and cooking. When I was living in a … of theory; students learn about organic gardening, permaculture, agroecology and …
The Beast of the East has dumped snow all across Britain just as we should be looking ahead to Spring. The RSPB has today warned that birds will struggle to cope with the plummeting temperatures and urges people to give them a helping hand by providing food and shelter. CATHERINE HARTE reports
RSPB warns birds are at serious risk from freezing weather conditions Catherine Harte | 27th February 2018 News RSPB Snow freezing_temperatures.jpg The Beast of the East has dumped snow all across …
New guidance on building hedgehogs the perfect home has been published by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES), based on last year's Hedgehog Housing Census. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
The secrets to creating a hedgehog's perfect home Brendan Montague | 2nd August 2018 Ethical Living Hedgehogs Endangered Species hedgehog-child-3070175_960_720.jpg New guidance on building hedgehogs …
This weekend, at the Manchester International Festival, an initiative will be launched which explores ways and means of sustainably producing food in urban environments. Kat Austen reports....
… to encouraging organic practices, home gardening and better quality food provision by … with fresh produce and popularising gardening. By researching metrics for …
Sadiq Khan is inviting Londoners, schools and local community groups to apply for thousands of free trees.
Londoners offered 49,000 free trees Marianne Brooker | 8th October 2018 News London Mayor Of London Trees Urban Planting unknown.jpg Sadiq Khan is inviting Londoners, schools and local community …