The UK’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has become deeply concerned that tomatoes and lavender plants could be under threat from imported pathogens and pests this summer. The organisation has flagged up that the with increasingly warmer…
Peat is to be banned from sale in garden centres in a new drive by the Government to stop the decline and protect our natural surroundings. Peat is of particular importance because Peat bogs in the…
It has long been accepted that gardening can be exceedingly beneficial to those that might be struggling with their mental health. Recent studies[1,2] have shown just how good gardening can be as part of a broader…
The idea of propagating basil seems like a great idea. Basil is such an important flavoring in so many dishes that having a ready supply of your own fresh basil seems natural, especially as it seems…
A garden fence has become more than just a function object of division. Instead, recent trends have seen the humble garden fence become a canvas through which gardeners can equally express themselves as much as they…
Yakult, the firm behind the live culture drink to improve gut health, of the same name, has just launched a campaign to encourage people to take up gardening. It is encouraging consumers to spend time outdoors…
