Green issues

28th Nov 2011 - 12:37:16

Scotlands secret garden has been saved

The future of the coastal garden of Arduaine in Scotland has been secured.

25th Nov 2011 - 12:58:28

Deer can be a right pest in the garden

People should look to take steps against deer entering their garden and ruining their flowers, according to an expert.

24th Nov 2011 - 12:59:49

People must take steps to further green their gardens

People must try and take further steps to make their gardens greener.

23rd Nov 2011 - 13:08:32

People warned to be vigilant against cowboy gardeners

People have been urged to remain vigilant against the potential threat of cowboy gardeners.

22nd Nov 2011 - 12:39:26

Green roofs can aid wildlife

People could be advised to put a green roof over the top of their sheds or greenhouses in the garden because of the benefits to wildlife, it has been claimed.

18th Nov 2011 - 11:40:25

Planting completed at the Olympic Park

Planting around the Olympic Park has been completed in preparation for the Games next year.

17th Nov 2011 - 12:29:51

Britain in Bloom changes lives

Communities taking part in the Royal Horticultural Societys Britain in Bloom have been radically transformed, it has been claimed.

16th Nov 2011 - 12:39:54

Outdoor project keeps children away from trouble

Children in Wales are being kept out of trouble by an outdoor project in the region.

14th Nov 2011 - 12:49:36

Unseasonal bloom could prevent spring colour

The unseasonal bloom of some flowers could result in less colour than usual next year.

3rd Nov 2011 - 12:40:03

Now is the perfect time to plant tulips

People hoping for a colourful bloom in March should plant tulips now, it has been claimed.

17th Oct 2011 - 12:17:13

Garden opened in tribute to surgeon

The Great Western Hospital has opened a new mother and baby garden in memory of their former surgeon.

14th Oct 2011 - 11:42:47

Work set to begin on medieval-style garden in Northamptonshire

Work is set to begin on a medieval-style garden in Northamptonshire five years after its original inception.

13th Oct 2011 - 11:43:35

Community garden set to bloom

A community garden in Bellsmyre, Dunbartonshire, is set to bloom after the project was given the go ahead by the council.

11th Oct 2011 - 11:33:58

Rapper Snoop gets growing tips from retired farmer

American rapper Snoop Dogg has met with retired farmer Ian Neale to discuss growing tips.

10th Oct 2011 - 11:37:53

Amateur gardener claims bronze prize at Gardening World Cup

An Amateur gardener from the Lake District has claimed a bronze medal at this years Gardening World Cup in Japan.

6th Oct 2011 - 12:24:13

School children discover love of gardening

Three primary schools in Hull have become flagships for the Open Futures initiative.

4th Oct 2011 - 12:23:47

Students celebrate RHS milestone

Students in Dorset are celebrating reaching the latest milestone in the Royal Horticultural Societys Campaign for School Gardening.

28th Sep 2011 - 11:49:04

Popularity of growing own vegetables increases

The popularity of growing vegetables on a patch or in a garden continues to increase in the UK.

23rd Sep 2011 - 12:43:32

Community allotment wins Beautiful Scotland award

An allotment founded by a community group has been awarded a Beautiful Scotland prize.

22nd Sep 2011 - 13:00:31

Yorkshire in Bloom grows in popularity

This years Yorkshire in Bloom has grown in popularity and has had a positive effect throughout different parts of York.

20th Sep 2011 - 11:59:34

Greenhouse growers Thanet Earth makes its first profit

The specialist greenhouse growers Thanet Earth have announced profit for the first time.

8th Sep 2011 - 11:14:48

Ealing residents unhappy at garden waste plan

Residents in Ealing are unhappy after the council announced plans for an annual charge to collect garden waste.

1st Sep 2011 - 12:24:01

Gardeners World presenter Carol Klein shuts famous nursery

Gardeners World presenter Carol Klein has been forced to close her nursery after a dispute over excess compost.

23rd Aug 2011 - 12:44:37

More children encouraged to get in the garden

More children should be encouraged to get into the garden as it can be both stimulating and relaxing.

22nd Jun 2011 - 16:48:39

Pollinating insects can be encouraged to return, expert says

One horticulturalist has revealed the role gardeners can play to help pollinating insects return to previous population levels.

13th Jun 2011 - 16:44:11

Time to give up peat, expert says

One horticulturalist has said now is the time to stop using peat in order to protect the environment.

12th Apr 2011 - 16:30:27

Plenty of floral patio options, expert suggests

One specialist has revealed the wealth of plants on offer that can quickly spruce up a patio.

16th Dec 2010 - 12:40:04

UK specialists teach Afghans about plant conservation

The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh has teamed up with Kabul University to teach students about the war-torn nations plant life.

1st Dec 2010 - 13:46:27

RHS releases new book of wildflowers

The Royal Horticultural Society has published a new book detailing the wild plants at its Garden Wisley site.

17th Sep 2010 - 17:44:16

Recovery in butterfly populations

New research has shown that butterfly populations have recovered in the past year.

27th Aug 2010 - 17:30:04

British Waterways turns to insect for weed help

British Waterways is to use an insect to help it deal with weeds clogging a Somerset canal.

20th Aug 2010 - 17:20:45

Give the garden a wildlife boost

Brits have been encouraged to take steps to change their garden and greenhouse activities to help make their green space more hospitable to birds.

9th Jun 2010 - 17:59:09

Government moves to safeguard green spaces

Gardens currently listed as brownfield land could be protected under proposed new regulations.

19th May 2010 - 17:55:10

Kew horticulturalist saves African plant

A UK-based garden and greenhouse expert has saved a rare plant from extinction.

25th Mar 2010 - 15:52:59

Scottish eatery launches food exchange programme

A Glasgow restaurant is encouraging growers to get involved in its fruit and vegetable exchange scheme.

21st Jan 2010 - 11:17:45

Biodiversity in gardeners hands

British gardeners have the chance to make a real difference to biodiversity by working together, it has been suggested.

20th Jan 2010 - 16:45:28

RHS adds pak choi to trials list

The Chinese vegetable pak choi has been added to a list of plants on trial at the Royal Horticultural Society.

19th Jan 2010 - 16:16:33

University joins Garden Organic seed scheme

A UK university has joined Garden Organics Heritage Seed Library scheme.

18th Jan 2010 - 17:07:07

Planting record attempt partially successful

An effort to break a tree planting record has achieved only partial success.

11th Nov 2009 - 18:03:19

Morrisons scoops award for gardening campaign

Supermarket chain Morrisons has been recognised for its efforts to encourage children to grow their own food.

6th Nov 2009 - 17:15:54

Isle of Man garden holds lost species

A plant growing in an Isle of Man garden may be the Gladiolus x brenchleyensis - a once popular species thought to be lost to cultivation.

5th Nov 2009 - 13:53:53

Attraction to power greenhouses with green boiler

A Scottish horticultural attraction is doing its bit for the environment by using a wood-burning boiler to heat its greenhouses.

4th Nov 2009 - 15:18:52

Garden and greenhouse fans could get growing tips from new book

Greenhouse enthusiasts who wish to fill their garden with bulbs may be interested in a new book on the subject.

3rd Nov 2009 - 18:10:02

Growers should be wary of smelly tomato plants

Tomato growers should beware of any plant that suddenly becomes smelly, as it may be a sign of disease.

27th Oct 2009 - 16:41:09

Crop-damaging chemical to be reintroduced

A chemical known to harm vegetable crops is to be made available once more.

24th Jul 2009 - 17:42:00

Government consults on louse introduction

The government is consulting garden, greenhouse and horticulture experts for advice on whether to introduce a new bug to the UK to help deal with a problem plant.

16th Jul 2009 - 17:41:07