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2. September 2010

Seasonal food guide

Enjoy the freshest, most seasonal fruit and vegetables. Click an ingredient or month to find out what’s in season, plus quick serving ideas, storage tips and recipes. http://www.startuk.org/eat/seasonal-selector.aspx#url=/eat/seasonal-selector/plants/basil.aspx .

1. September 2010

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UK vines enjoy climate change

September is traditionally the month for harvesting grapes. 2010 looks set to be an excellent year for English wine producers.The copious southern sunshine and a climate that continues to warm mean a potentially bumper harvest and a growth in the number of reds and unblended wines being produced here. It appears that English winemakers are beginning to [...]

31. August 2010

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Grow 2 eat

If you can find space to grow your own produce you will save money, eat the freshest produce, become healthier and re-discover your taste buds. Explore this new site offering discounts and special deals that have been negotiated for the Grow2eat community - members of allotment associations, vegetable societies, garden clubs and individuals [...]

30. August 2010

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August ends with Glutney

August has certainly delivered a mixed bag of weather for the UK but, it seems that the very hot July followed by heavy August rains is good news for many vegetables this year. On my patch of the Village allotment I have a delicious glut of green and red tomatoes, courgettes, green peppers and chillis that [...]

2. September 2010

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Buy drought tolerant plants

If your garden is struggling with a lack of water visit these web-sites to find plants that can thrive in drought conditions. These are specialist nurseries offering quality plants who can also provide helpful planting advice to make sure that you choose the right plant for your soil and local climate. CHESHIRE www.easytropicals.com www.northernexposureexotics.com CORNWALL http://www.eastofedenplants.co.uk http://www.hardyexotics.co.uk/ www.trebrown.com DEVON http://www.thepalmhouse.co.uk/frameset.html DORSETwww.abbotsburyplantsales.co.uk EAST SUSSEX www.athelasplants.co.uk/ Read review at http://www.myglobalgarden.com/blog/athleas-plants-east-sussex-offers-a-unique-service KENT www.Davids-Exoticplants.co.uk LONDON www.paramountplants.co.uk - see review at [...]

2. September 2010

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How to have a beautiful garden all summer

Will Giles from the Exotic Garden suggests ways to use the hot weather in 2010 to transport your garden overseas by combining tropicals with house plants, bromeliads and lush tree ferns. Traditional gardens with herbaceous borders come to a crescendo in June and early July and then gently wither and fade into their autumn colours. Many [...]

1. September 2010

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How to benefit from Climate Change in your Veg Garden

This guest post has been written by Peter Kearney who created and runs the excellent City Food Growers web-sit from Brisbane in Australia. Peter uses his expert horticultural knowledge and practical experience to explain how vegetable gardens can adapt to changing temperatures and unpredictable weather. Being in tune with your local climate is one of most important [...]

1. September 2010

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Gardening in the Global Greenhouse

The original inspiration for my websites about climate change gardening came from an impressive document produced in 2002 by the Royal Horticultural Society,the National Trust, English Heritage, the UK Climate Impacts programme and other environmental /horticultural organisations. Entitled ” Gardening in the Global Greenhouse, the impact of climate change on our gardens”, it clearly sets [...]

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