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Lace up for nature!

18th October 2022 Tony Flanagan News

The Wildlife Trusts are challenging nature lovers to join the Big Wild Walk this October and raise money to help protect Britain’s wild places. Funds raised will contribute towards The Wildlife Trusts’ goal of protecting and connecting 30% of UK’s land and sea for nature by 2030. The Wildlife Trusts are undertaking a raft of projects to reverse alarming declines…

Public urged to defend nature against new policies threat

28th September 2022 Tony Flanagan News

The Wildlife Trusts are asking their members, supporters and the wider public to defend nature by contacting MPs and local councillors – both online and in person – to voice concerns over new Government proposals. Over the last few days, the Government has: Announced the Retained EU Law Bill – threatening to revoke hundreds of laws that protect wild places…

PRODUCT REVIEWS: COMPOST BINS (NOVEMBER 22)

23rd September 2022 Tony Flanagan Best Buy, Reviews

Making your own compost is not difficult and there are a range of bins and accessories to help you on your way BEST BUY BOKASHI BIN (SET OF 2) With these two Bokashi bins you can convert food waste into nutrient rich soil conditioner. The kit includes 2 x Bokashi Buckets, 2 taps, 1 scoop, 1 bran tamper and 1kg…

Miniature potager garden wins Silver

21st September 2022 Tony Flanagan News

A miniature potager garden containing vegetables, herbs, flowers and many inspiring ideas for tiny gardens and young gardeners – was awarded a Silver Gilt at the Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair. The Family Potager Garden, created by Garden Organic’s Head Gardener, Emma O’Neill, incorporated many ideas for families on tight budgets and with small plots, and was deemed a winning design…

Gardeners challenged to take 5 simple steps during Organic September

1st September 2022 Tony Flanagan Features

The nation’s gardeners are being challenged to make their gardens a welcoming haven for wildlife during Organic September and to adopt organic growing methods to help protect our planet now and in the future. Gardening experts at horticultural charity, Garden Organic, point to the huge decline in insects in the UK and across the world as a major driver for…

GARDEN ORGANIC WELCOMES GOVERNMENT PEAT BAN

30th August 2022 Tony Flanagan Features

There’s been a step forward in Garden Organic’s long running campaign against the use of peat in gardening with the announcement that DEFRA will ban the sale of peat to amateur gardeners by 2024. But the charity, which is dedicated to researching and promoting organic growing, is warning that this is still too little too late and is urging the…

PEAT BAN FOR 2024

27th August 2022 Tony Flanagan News

All sales of peat to amateur gardeners in England will be banned by 2024, the government has announced today (Saturday 27th August, 2022). Peatlands are the UK’s largest carbon store but only approximately 13% of our peatlands are in a near-natural state. This degradation has occurred due to drainage for agricultural use, overgrazing and burning, as well as extraction for…

PRODUCT REVIEWS: PRUNING TOOLS (OCTOBER 22)

26th August 2022 Tony Flanagan Best Buy, Reviews

Keeping your plants and trees trim and proper is easy when you have the right tools. Here’s a selection for different pruning tasks we have been putting to good use this month BEST BUY TELESCOPIC BYPASS LOPPERS With a precision ground non-stick blade made from high carbon steel and a 4cm (1½in) cutting diameter, these telescopic bypass loppers extend from…

Adapt your gardening methods for drought and extreme heat

11th August 2022 Tony Flanagan Features

UK gardeners must adapt their habits to deal with extreme heat and drought brought about by climate change, says national horticultural charity, Garden Organic. Nine of the 10 warmest years for the UK have occurred since 2002, and the country is bracing for a major drought and experiencing extreme heat this summer. Garden Organic is warning that extended periods of…

HERITAGE VEG GARDEN TOURS

27th July 2022 Tony Flanagan News

Go behind the scenes to discover how rare and unusual vegetables are being conserved for the future Coventry-based horticultural charity, Garden Organic conserves and grows 800 varieties of scarce vegetable cultivars for seed at Ryton Gardens, just outside the city centre, to ensure they don’t disappear from use. This summer, the charity is hosting two exclusive tours, giving visitors…

PRODUCT REVIEWS: EDGING SHEARS (September 22)

22nd July 2022 Tony Flanagan Best Buy

Edging your lawns or grassy vegetable plot pathways is so much easier with a good pair of shears BEST BUYRAZORSHARP EDGING SHEARS These Kew Gardens Collection edging shears come with carbon steel blades, 19cm (7½in) in length, light aluminium handles and non-slip grips. Its overall length is 94cm (37in). SPEAR & JACKSONwww.spear-and-jackson.comTEL: Go online for store locatorPRODUCT CODE: 4870KEWPRICE GUIDE:…

Search for ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’ begins

20th July 2022 Tony Flanagan News

Two wildlife charities are asking members of the public to link their gardens this summer in a bid to help hedgehogs and find ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society and People’s Trust for Endangered Species, who together run nationwide campaign Hedgehog Street, are urging people to connect as many gardens in their area as possible. This will…

The most unique sheds according to TikTok

14th July 2022 Tony Flanagan Features

According to research, the average garden spend of a UK household in the last two years was £1,976, meaning more and more wild, wacky and practical garden buildings have been popping up across the nation. New research from Power Sheds has revealed some of the most unusual sheds in the world, according to TikTok. Here is a selection of the…

CHILDREN’S CHARITY CELEBRITY GARDEN MAKEOVER

14th July 2022 Tony Flanagan News

Hampshire-based waste removal experts, HIPPO has awarded Oak House Children’s Home in Ilford a garden makeover from celebrity gardener Michael Perry, aka Mr Plant Geek. The competition, run by the creators of the HIPPOBAG, received almost 2,500 entries from individuals keen to win the high value prize, which included a consultation and hands-on help from Michael Perry; a £2,000 B&Q…