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Environmental/eco-gardening
27th Oct 2011 - 11:58:44
Gardens should be browner to encourage more wildlife
Gardeners should be trying to get more brown into their garden in order to attract wildlife, it has been claimed.26th Oct 2011 - 11:56:28
Gardeners advised on what to plant during Olympics
Gardeners in Surrey are unhappy at being advised what to plant during the Olympics next year.25th Oct 2011 - 12:04:35
Autumn brings colourful delights
Now is the time blossoms of the summer are transforming into fruits, according to an expert.21st Oct 2011 - 12:40:19
English enjoy success at gardening world cup
English team enjoy success at the gardening world cup in Japan.19th Oct 2011 - 11:00:15
Outdoor project introduces disabled people to gardens
A new outdoor project introducing disabled people into green space takes its first participants.18th Oct 2011 - 12:07:37
Schoolchildren build their own garden
Schoolchildren in Coventry have built their own garden with help from a teacher.7th Oct 2011 - 11:41:17
Community garden project vies for funding boost
A community gardening project aimed at helping elderly people stay healthy is hoping for a funding boost.27th Sep 2011 - 11:35:11
Stroke victim finds therapy in gardening
A stroke victim managed to find therapy in the form of gardening and has been handed an award for his green-fingered work.26th Sep 2011 - 12:50:34
Perth, Pitlochry and Comrie receive gold awards at RHS Britain in Bloom
Perth, Pitlochry and Comrie have received gold awards at this years RHS Britain in Bloom ceremony.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.15th Sep 2011 - 09:43:06
Kitchen garden provides community spirit in London
A kitchen garden launched in 2009 on St Quintin Avenue has helped provide more community spirit as well as fresh produce.14th Sep 2011 - 12:26:16
Gardening can help heal patients physically and emotionally
The driving force behind the proposed garden at the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre is that gardening can have a healing affect.13th Sep 2011 - 11:50:02
Gardeners Question Time tour has been cancelled
The Gardeners Question Time tour has been cancelled, with a lack of interest cited as a chief reason.12th Sep 2011 - 10:47:15
World Vision urges people to show off their best veg
International aid agency World Vision is encouraging people to take pictures of their best vegetables and enter their Growing for Change competition.7th Sep 2011 - 12:48:51
Workers swap suits for shovels in community gardening project
Workers from Barclays and Pinsent Masons law firm swapped suits for shovels to help in a recent community gardening project.6th Sep 2011 - 11:59:02
Gardeners encouraged to share patches with their neighbours
Gardeners have been encouraged to share patches with their neighbours through the Grow Your Neighbours Own scheme.5th Sep 2011 - 12:04:12
Duchess of Cornwall to visit guerrilla gardening sites
The Duchess of Cornwall is to be given a guided tour of guerrilla gardening sites and other attractions including a greenhouse project.26th Aug 2011 - 12:06:29
Leeds garden lover shortlisted for national final
A gardener from Leeds has been shortlisted for the final of Ronseals garden guru award.25th Aug 2011 - 12:09:16
RHS launches the Big Wildlife Garden competition
The Royal Horticultural Society and The Wildlife Trusts launch the Big Wildlife Garden competition.17th Aug 2011 - 11:50:41
Kew Gardens plans to restore wild flower meadows
Kew Gardens has announced plans to restore wild flower meadows in the country with the launch of a UK native seed hub.14th Apr 2011 - 16:55:32
Adding hens to a garden brings fun and great eggs
One gardening specialist has said hens can enliven a garden and provide wonderful fresh food.28th Mar 2011 - 15:35:57
Record bird numbers heading for gardens, expert says
One gardening specialist has revealed why several species of birds have had to look further afield for their food.8th Mar 2011 - 15:36:11
Welcome insects back with a sheltered space, expert says
A horticulture specialist has revealed the best ways to get insects to flock to a garden.2nd Mar 2011 - 15:21:14
Idlers vegetable timetable easy to master
One specialist has revealed the easy way to grow vegetables this year.28th Feb 2011 - 15:08:50
Gardening equipment sales ready to rise
One specialist has revealed people start planning big household jobs around this time of year.22nd Feb 2011 - 16:41:39
Community greenhouse project in need of funding
A therapeutic gardening project in Bosnia needs help from outside to survive.17th Feb 2011 - 13:33:34
Eco-greenhouse opens in Sydney
A greenhouse cafe built from recycled materials has opened in Sydney.20th Jan 2011 - 15:25:54
RSPB and Bupa team up to boost wildlife
The RSPB is planning to introduce wildlife to care home gardens as part of a new scheme.21st Dec 2010 - 13:33:14
RHS supporting consultation on horticulture peat ban
Banning peat from horticulture products would be a good idea, according to the Royal Horticultural Society.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.10th Dec 2010 - 17:37:45
Volunteers use trees as flood protection
Volunteers in Cumbria are using trees to shore up riverbanks that are prone to bursting after heavy rain.8th Dec 2010 - 13:08:26
Durham coastline wins landscaping gong
Brits with an interest in garden and greenhouse affairs may be pleased to learn that a Durham coastline has won a prestigious landscaping gong.12th Nov 2010 - 17:42:57
No change to UK autumn weather
Despite variable weather around the UK this autumn, the changing of the seasons has come at the correct time, a study shows.12th Nov 2010 - 14:02:51
Garden and greenhouse fans wasting cash on wildlife shelters
Wildlife shelters for bees, hedgehogs and ladybirds may be a waste of money, according to new research.10th Nov 2010 - 13:52:05
Scottish island home to waxcap fungi
A Scottish island has been found to be home to the waxcap fungus, as well as many other species of fungi.9th Nov 2010 - 17:52:18
Growers asked to watch out for fungus
Garden and greenhouse owners who have birch trees on their land have been asked to report any incidence of Hoof Fungus.8th Nov 2010 - 12:33:13
Improvements needed in wildlife conservation
The way the UK manages its wildlife conservation needs to change, according to a new survey.4th Nov 2010 - 13:22:02
Free saplings for garden and greenhouse owners
Garden and greenhouse owners in the UK are to be given thousands of free trees as the Royal Horticultural Society prepares for National Tree Week.28th Oct 2010 - 17:36:02
Human factor in bee decline
Humans have played a part in the bee decline that has gripped the UK in recent years.25th Oct 2010 - 17:39:59
Gardeners asked to contribute to survey
The UKs gardeners are being asked to take part in a survey of the nations hedgerows.1st Oct 2010 - 17:31:43
Research shows large proportion of plants at risk
As many as one in five of the worlds known plant species could be in danger of extinction, new research has shown.20th Sep 2010 - 17:10:24
Scientists stand up for fungi
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts may be interested to learn of a new society for the protection of fungi.17th Sep 2010 - 17:44:16
Recovery in butterfly populations
New research has shown that butterfly populations have recovered in the past year.15th Sep 2010 - 13:34:02
Bird populations hit by epidemic
An epidemic has caused the deaths of large proportions of a number of UK bird species, new research has found.13th Sep 2010 - 17:45:45
Royal Garden Party continues
The longest ever Royal Garden Party is set to continue until Saturday, it has been revealed.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.19th Aug 2010 - 17:22:14
Brits ignorant about tree benefits
A survey has discovered that a number of Brits are unfamiliar with the concept of trees producing oxygen.19th Jul 2010 - 19:06:38
New eco garden to conserve and absorb water
A new garden attraction in London is set to show how horticulture can be used to help deal with floods and droughts.30th Jun 2010 - 19:06:27
Dry weather could damage new plants
While the dry, warm weather is excellent for holidaymakers, new plants could struggle for hydration, it has been claimed.29th Jun 2010 - 12:18:00
Scots garden and greenhouse fans should take better care
Scottish garden and greenhouse enthusiasts should be careful not to introduce non-native species to the wild, or face the wrath of the government.18th Jun 2010 - 10:47:08
British gardens under threat from beetle
A foreign species of beetle could pose a risk to British plants, it has been revealed.15th Jun 2010 - 17:25:03
Honeybee decline beginning to reverse
The percentage of honeybees dying out over winter has fallen this year, it has been reported.8th Jun 2010 - 18:17:33
Bolton Fell Moss peat mining to end
A deal between a peat miner and Natural England will see the firm cease its extraction activities at Bolton Fell Moss.13th Apr 2010 - 15:55:10
British horticulturalists to protect saffron crocus
Horticulture experts in the UK are attempting to create a bank of saffron crocus varieties to protect diversity.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.22nd Mar 2010 - 15:57:14
How to grow without peat compost
Brits have been told that there is no need to use peat-based substances in their gardens and greenhouses.15th Mar 2010 - 14:58:03
Government plans to solve knotweed issue
The problem of Japanese knotweed in the UK could soon be over, if new government trials are successful.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.11th Dec 2009 - 17:38:31
How to speed up the composting process
A national newspaper has revealed a number of tips for speeding up the composting process.9th Dec 2009 - 16:54:49
Scottish forests at risk of drought
Scotlands woodland is at risk of drought caused by climate change, it has been claimed.30th Nov 2009 - 14:11:20
Garden and greenhouse enthusiast given festive advice
The UKs garden and greenhouse lovers have been given some winter tips.25th Nov 2009 - 18:12:14
Research into changing bee habits to be launched
The growing trend for bumblebees to remain active through winter is to be investigated.20th Nov 2009 - 14:28:38
London gardeners to learn how to make bird boxes
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in north London are to be taught how to make bird boxes to help protect the areas winged creatures.19th Nov 2009 - 18:04:52
Study launched into plants effect on biodiversity
British gardeners are to be educated on how best to improve biodiversity after a study was launched into plants impact on the matter.17th Nov 2009 - 17:19:45
New UK wasp species a gardeners friend
A species of wasp found in the UK for the first time could help control whitefly numbers, it has been revealed.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.9th Nov 2009 - 17:27:35
Dont dig the garden, growers told
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts should avoid over-digging their garden, according to a national newspaper.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.2nd Nov 2009 - 14:21:23
Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts encouraged to grow food
Brits have been told that growing food can help reduce the countrys contributions to climate change.19th Oct 2009 - 17:50:02
Gordon Brown: World could be set for environmental catastrophe
Humanity must act to avert an environmental meltdown, according to prime minister Gordon Brown.15th Oct 2009 - 13:11:23
UK wildflowers flourish in 2009
A number of British wildflower species are fighting their way back from the brink of extinction, research has found.28th Sep 2009 - 13:53:50
Isle of Wight opens climate change garden
A garden and greenhouse attraction on the Isle of Wight has been experimenting with exotic species.18th Aug 2009 - 17:49:09
Don: Mediterranean garden now achievable in UK
A TV personality has explained how garden and greenhouse growers can form a Mediterranean landscape outside their home.17th Aug 2009 - 11:47:41
Garden and greenhouse body welcomes Defra research
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced it is pleased to see the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) looking at sustainable food production.13th Aug 2009 - 17:21:41
Blue Peter garden upsets Human Shrub
The decision by TV bosses to disassemble a well-known garden has got one horticulture enthusiasts hot under his leafy collar.13th Aug 2009 - 17:18:34
Education week to take place at RHS Wisley
The RHS Garden Wisley is set to host a week of educational activities for greenhouse enthusiasts.7th Aug 2009 - 13:40:18
Garden and greenhouse fans to learn about lavender
An upcoming event will give garden and greenhouse enthusiasts the opportunity to learn more about lavender.7th Aug 2009 - 13:35:13
Greenhouse enthusiasts given internship chance
The Garden museum is to offer a greenhouse enthusiast the chance to learn from its experts as part of a new internship.31st Jul 2009 - 12:18:31
Growers asked to report garden and greenhouse damages
Following the particularly harsh winter, gardeners are being asked to report how much damage their plants sustained.31st Jul 2009 - 12:16:42
Gardening can heal people
Gardening has healing properties, according to expert Monty Don.29th Jul 2009 - 17:23:21
RHS to build green learning centre
A national gardening body is to build a new library and learning centre using environmentally-friendly methods.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.22nd Jul 2009 - 17:03:20
Brits warned of new pest in gardens and greenhouses
A new pest has been noticed breeding in the UK that could have an impact on gardens and greenhouses around the country.16th Jul 2009 - 17:41:07
Growing your own is becoming a popular pastime
Horticulture enthusiasts are increasingly giving over more of their garden and greenhouse space to food cultivation, it has been claimed.6th Jul 2009 - 14:59:12
Gardeners can find out impact of greenhouse gases at event
Those with green fingers who attend an event this week will be able to find out how greenhouse gases will affect their outdoor hobby.26th Jun 2009 - 17:20:32
Hampton to focus on the environment
A renowned garden and greenhouse event is to have an environmental focus this year, it has been revealed.22nd May 2009 - 13:02:17
RHS awards Caymen Islands with golds
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has rewarded the Caymen Islands department of tourism with two gold medals for its display at the Chelsea Flower Show.21st May 2009 - 13:18:11
