Gabriel Ash - Greenhouses: Environmental/eco-gardening

Locust Infestation of Biblical Proportions

2013-03-08 09:15:47

No this isnt God wreaking his revenge on the nation of Israel, but a swarm of locusts passing over from Egypt to Israel is giving farmers cause for concern.

Vertical Farming

2013-02-27 18:17:03

Brandon Martella, a young architect is hoping a developer will build his 23 acre farm in central San Diego 500 feet in the sky.

Combating Your Garden Fox

2013-02-18 09:15:00

We all know that feeling waking up in the morning to find your rubbish bags strewn across your garden

First commercial rooftop greenhouse provides local food

2012-12-03 11:50:00

In these times when land is at a premium, the motto appears to be if you cant go out, go up

Free Soil Sampling

2012-10-25 09:56:00

There are just two more weeks before the Royal Horticultural Societys free soil sampling offer ends.

Greenhouses Help Property Sales

2012-10-23 11:24:00

According to an article in The Telegraph, greenhouses are one of the key features that help viewers decide on a new property to buy.

Gardeners using coffee granules to keep slugs at bay may be breaking EU laws

2012-08-30 09:32:00

Gardeners that are using coffee granules to keep slugs at bay may be breaking EU laws.

Gardens should be browner to encourage more wildlife

2011-10-27 11:58:44

Gardeners should be trying to get more brown into their garden in order to attract wildlife, it has been claimed.

Gardeners advised on what to plant during Olympics

2011-10-26 11:56:28

Gardeners in Surrey are unhappy at being advised what to plant during the Olympics next year.

Autumn brings colourful delights

2011-10-25 12:04:35

Now is the time blossoms of the summer are transforming into fruits, according to an expert.

English enjoy success at gardening world cup

2011-10-21 12:40:19

English team enjoy success at the gardening world cup in Japan.

Outdoor project introduces disabled people to gardens

2011-10-19 11:00:15

A new outdoor project introducing disabled people into green space takes its first participants.

Schoolchildren build their own garden

2011-10-18 12:07:37

Schoolchildren in Coventry have built their own garden with help from a teacher.

Community garden project vies for funding boost

2011-10-07 11:41:17

A community gardening project aimed at helping elderly people stay healthy is hoping for a funding boost.

Stroke victim finds therapy in gardening

2011-09-27 11:35:11

A stroke victim managed to find therapy in the form of gardening and has been handed an award for his green-fingered work.

Perth, Pitlochry and Comrie receive gold awards at RHS Britain in Bloom

2011-09-26 12:50:34

Perth, Pitlochry and Comrie have received gold awards at this years RHS Britain in Bloom ceremony.

Yorkshire in Bloom grows in popularity

2011-09-22 13:00:31

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

Kitchen garden provides community spirit in London

2011-09-15 09:43:06

A kitchen garden launched in 2009 on St Quintin Avenue has helped provide more community spirit as well as fresh produce.

Gardening can help heal patients physically and emotionally

2011-09-14 12:26:16

The driving force behind the proposed garden at the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre is that gardening can have a healing affect.

Gardeners Question Time tour has been cancelled

2011-09-13 11:50:02

The Gardeners Question Time tour has been cancelled, with a lack of interest cited as a chief reason.

World Vision urges people to show off their best veg

2011-09-12 10:47:15

International aid agency World Vision is encouraging people to take pictures of their best vegetables and enter their Growing for Change competition.

Workers swap suits for shovels in community gardening project

2011-09-07 12:48:51

Workers from Barclays and Pinsent Masons law firm swapped suits for shovels to help in a recent community gardening project.

Gardeners encouraged to share patches with their neighbours

2011-09-06 11:59:02

Gardeners have been encouraged to share patches with their neighbours through the Grow Your Neighbours Own scheme.

Duchess of Cornwall to visit guerrilla gardening sites

2011-09-05 12:04:12

The Duchess of Cornwall is to be given a guided tour of guerrilla gardening sites and other attractions including a greenhouse project.

Leeds garden lover shortlisted for national final

2011-08-26 12:06:29

A gardener from Leeds has been shortlisted for the final of Ronseals garden guru award.

RHS launches the Big Wildlife Garden competition

2011-08-25 12:09:16

The Royal Horticultural Society and The Wildlife Trusts launch the Big Wildlife Garden competition.

Kew Gardens plans to restore wild flower meadows

2011-08-17 11:50:41

Kew Gardens has announced plans to restore wild flower meadows in the country with the launch of a UK native seed hub.

Adding hens to a garden brings fun and great eggs

2011-04-14 16:55:32

One gardening specialist has said hens can enliven a garden and provide wonderful fresh food.

Record bird numbers heading for gardens, expert says

2011-03-28 15:35:57

One gardening specialist has revealed why several species of birds have had to look further afield for their food.

Welcome insects back with a sheltered space, expert says

2011-03-08 15:36:11

A horticulture specialist has revealed the best ways to get insects to flock to a garden.

Idlers vegetable timetable easy to master

2011-03-02 15:21:14

One specialist has revealed the easy way to grow vegetables this year.

Gardening equipment sales ready to rise

2011-02-28 15:08:50

One specialist has revealed people start planning big household jobs around this time of year.

Community greenhouse project in need of funding

2011-02-22 16:41:39

A therapeutic gardening project in Bosnia needs help from outside to survive.

Eco-greenhouse opens in Sydney

2011-02-17 13:33:34

A greenhouse cafe built from recycled materials has opened in Sydney.

RSPB and Bupa team up to boost wildlife

2011-01-20 15:25:54

The RSPB is planning to introduce wildlife to care home gardens as part of a new scheme.

RHS supporting consultation on horticulture peat ban

2010-12-21 13:33:14

Banning peat from horticulture products would be a good idea, according to the Royal Horticultural Society.

UK specialists teach Afghans about plant conservation

2010-12-16 12:40:04

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

Volunteers use trees as flood protection

2010-12-10 17:37:45

Volunteers in Cumbria are using trees to shore up riverbanks that are prone to bursting after heavy rain.

Durham coastline wins landscaping gong

2010-12-08 13:08:26

Brits with an interest in garden and greenhouse affairs may be pleased to learn that a Durham coastline has won a prestigious landscaping gong.

No change to UK autumn weather

2010-11-12 17:42:57

Despite variable weather around the UK this autumn, the changing of the seasons has come at the correct time, a study shows.

Garden and greenhouse fans wasting cash on wildlife shelters

2010-11-12 14:02:51

Wildlife shelters for bees, hedgehogs and ladybirds may be a waste of money, according to new research.

Scottish island home to waxcap fungi

2010-11-10 13:52:05

A Scottish island has been found to be home to the waxcap fungus, as well as many other species of fungi.

Growers asked to watch out for fungus

2010-11-09 17:52:18

Garden and greenhouse owners who have birch trees on their land have been asked to report any incidence of Hoof Fungus.

Improvements needed in wildlife conservation

2010-11-08 12:33:13

The way the UK manages its wildlife conservation needs to change, according to a new survey.

Free saplings for garden and greenhouse owners

2010-11-04 13:22:02

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.

Human factor in bee decline

2010-10-28 17:36:02

Humans have played a part in the bee decline that has gripped the UK in recent years.

Gardeners asked to contribute to survey

2010-10-25 17:39:59

The UKs gardeners are being asked to take part in a survey of the nations hedgerows.

Research shows large proportion of plants at risk

2010-10-01 17:31:43

As many as one in five of the worlds known plant species could be in danger of extinction, new research has shown.

Scientists stand up for fungi

2010-09-20 17:10:24

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts may be interested to learn of a new society for the protection of fungi.

Recovery in butterfly populations

2010-09-17 17:44:16

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

Bird populations hit by epidemic

2010-09-15 13:34:02

An epidemic has caused the deaths of large proportions of a number of UK bird species, new research has found.

Royal Garden Party continues

2010-09-13 17:45:45

The longest ever Royal Garden Party is set to continue until Saturday, it has been revealed.

British Waterways turns to insect for weed help

2010-08-27 17:30:04

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

Give the garden a wildlife boost

2010-08-20 17:20:45

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

New eco garden to conserve and absorb water

2010-07-19 19:06:38

A new garden attraction in London is set to show how horticulture can be used to help deal with floods and droughts.

Dry weather could damage new plants

2010-06-30 19:06:27

While the dry, warm weather is excellent for holidaymakers, new plants could struggle for hydration, it has been claimed.

Scots garden and greenhouse fans should take better care

2010-06-29 12:18:00

Scottish garden and greenhouse enthusiasts should be careful not to introduce non-native species to the wild, or face the wrath of the government.

British gardens under threat from beetle

2010-06-18 10:47:08

A foreign species of beetle could pose a risk to British plants, it has been revealed.

Honeybee decline beginning to reverse

2010-06-15 17:25:03

The percentage of honeybees dying out over winter has fallen this year, it has been reported.

Bolton Fell Moss peat mining to end

2010-06-08 18:17:33

A deal between a peat miner and Natural England will see the firm cease its extraction activities at Bolton Fell Moss.

British horticulturalists to protect saffron crocus

2010-04-13 15:55:10

Horticulture experts in the UK are attempting to create a bank of saffron crocus varieties to protect diversity.

Scottish eatery launches food exchange programme

2010-03-25 15:52:59

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

How to grow without peat compost

2010-03-22 15:57:14

Brits have been told that there is no need to use peat-based substances in their gardens and greenhouses.

Government plans to solve knotweed issue

2010-03-15 14:58:03

The problem of Japanese knotweed in the UK could soon be over, if new government trials are successful.

Biodiversity in gardeners hands

2010-01-21 11:17:45

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

RHS adds pak choi to trials list

2010-01-20 16:45:28

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

How to speed up the composting process

2009-12-11 17:38:31

A national newspaper has revealed a number of tips for speeding up the composting process.

Scottish forests at risk of drought

2009-12-09 16:54:49

Scotlands woodland is at risk of drought caused by climate change, it has been claimed.

Garden and greenhouse enthusiast given festive advice

2009-11-30 14:11:20

The UKs garden and greenhouse lovers have been given some winter tips.

Research into changing bee habits to be launched

2009-11-25 18:12:14

The growing trend for bumblebees to remain active through winter is to be investigated.

London gardeners to learn how to make bird boxes

2009-11-20 14:28:38

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in north London are to be taught how to make bird boxes to help protect the areas winged creatures.

Study launched into plants effect on biodiversity

2009-11-19 18:04:52

British gardeners are to be educated on how best to improve biodiversity after a study was launched into plants impact on the matter.

New UK wasp species a gardeners friend

2009-11-17 17:19:45

A species of wasp found in the UK for the first time could help control whitefly numbers, it has been revealed.

Morrisons scoops award for gardening campaign

2009-11-11 18:03:19

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

Dont dig the garden, growers told

2009-11-09 17:27:35

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts should avoid over-digging their garden, according to a national newspaper.

Isle of Man garden holds lost species

2009-11-06 17:15:54

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.

Attraction to power greenhouses with green boiler

2009-11-05 13:53:53

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

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts encouraged to grow food

2009-11-02 14:21:23

Brits have been told that growing food can help reduce the countrys contributions to climate change.

Gordon Brown: World could be set for environmental catastrophe

2009-10-19 17:50:02

Humanity must act to avert an environmental meltdown, according to prime minister Gordon Brown.

UK wildflowers flourish in 2009

2009-10-15 13:11:23

A number of British wildflower species are fighting their way back from the brink of extinction, research has found.

Isle of Wight opens climate change garden

2009-09-28 13:53:50

A garden and greenhouse attraction on the Isle of Wight has been experimenting with exotic species.

Don: Mediterranean garden now achievable in UK

2009-08-18 17:49:09

A TV personality has explained how garden and greenhouse growers can form a Mediterranean landscape outside their home.

Garden and greenhouse body welcomes Defra research

2009-08-17 11:47:41

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.

Blue Peter garden upsets Human Shrub

2009-08-13 17:21:41

The decision by TV bosses to disassemble a well-known garden has got one horticulture enthusiasts hot under his leafy collar.

Education week to take place at RHS Wisley

2009-08-13 17:18:34

The RHS Garden Wisley is set to host a week of educational activities for greenhouse enthusiasts.

Garden and greenhouse fans to learn about lavender

2009-08-07 13:40:18

An upcoming event will give garden and greenhouse enthusiasts the opportunity to learn more about lavender.

Greenhouse enthusiasts given internship chance

2009-08-07 13:35:13

The Garden museum is to offer a greenhouse enthusiast the chance to learn from its experts as part of a new internship.

Growers asked to report garden and greenhouse damages

2009-07-31 12:18:31

Following the particularly harsh winter, gardeners are being asked to report how much damage their plants sustained.

Gardening can heal people

2009-07-31 12:16:42

Gardening has healing properties, according to expert Monty Don.

RHS to build green learning centre

2009-07-29 17:23:21

A national gardening body is to build a new library and learning centre using environmentally-friendly methods.

Government consults on louse introduction

2009-07-24 17:42:00

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.

Brits warned of new pest in gardens and greenhouses

2009-07-22 17:03:20

A new pest has been noticed breeding in the UK that could have an impact on gardens and greenhouses around the country.

Growing your own is becoming a popular pastime

2009-07-16 17:41:07

Horticulture enthusiasts are increasingly giving over more of their garden and greenhouse space to food cultivation, it has been claimed.

Gardeners can find out impact of greenhouse gases at event

2009-07-06 14:59:12

Those with green fingers who attend an event this week will be able to find out how greenhouse gases will affect their outdoor hobby.

Hampton to focus on the environment

2009-06-26 17:20:32

A renowned garden and greenhouse event is to have an environmental focus this year, it has been revealed.

RHS awards Caymen Islands with golds

2009-05-22 13:02:17

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.

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to open visitor centre

2009-05-21 13:18:11

The new visitor centre at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh should soon be open, following todays topping-out ceremony.