News
£10,000 bonus for Breast Cancer Campaign from the de Jager pink flower bulbs campaign
25 August 2010
Staff from Maidstone based de Jager bulbs handed over a cheque for £10,000 to Breast Cancer Campaign’s corporate fundraiser, Franklin Jacoyange, earlier this week as a result of de Jager’s pink campaign.
The Botanic Garden is the place to bee
24 August 2010.
There has been a dramatic decline in bee and pollinator populations in recent years. A festival later this month aims to raise awareness and understanding of the critical role bees and other animals play in pollination and the importance of pollination for food production.
Open gardens website
23 August 2010.
A Leicestershire couple who have run Open Gardens in their village for a number of years have developed an innovative solution to finding out the dates of Open Gardens events – a national Open Gardens website specifically aimed at town and village Open Gardens.
West Dean goes Totally Tomatoes!
23 August 2010.
The Totally Tomato Show at West Dean Gardens on 4-5 September is a real treat for the taste buds, and guarantees handy hints and top growing tips for professional and amateur gardeners alike.
Dahlia regalia
23 August 2010.
A two-week celebration of the Dahlia gets under way at The Secret Gardens of Sandwich later this month.
Parasite threatens many of Britain’s best-loved birds
23 August 2010.
Greenfinch populations in central England dropped by a third within a year of the emergence of a new disease, reports a newly published study
Prisoners go out into the garden
1 August 2010.
Prisoners in Worcestershire will be using a show garden to illustrate both the negative and the positive aspects of a life behind bars, and the very real benefits of restorative justice programmes.
Future of magnificent garden secured
29 July 2010.
Wrest Park Awarded Major Grant by Heritage Lottery Fund
Heligan reveals new baby Owlets as it launches new Family Wildlife Activity Trail
29 July 2010.
There is a rare chance to see some very cute baby owlets at The Lost Gardens of Heligan over the next few weeks, on its brand new family Summer Wildlife Activity Trail.
30 years and still growing!
13 July 2010.
The Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG) marks its 30th anniversary this year with a major event in Nottingham on 3-4 September.
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