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3. July 2009

Mind the weather!

The British weather never ceases to amaze me - 91F yesterday and today we have reversed to 19c! Its a fascinating place to be a gardener and the unpredictability of our UK climate is certainly good preparation for climate change. Weather for gardeners is THE vital subject when deciding what to do and what to plant. Our [...]

2. July 2009

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Heat Watch Alert at Level 3 - 91c

Met Office predicts 91F for today By Stephen Adams Published: 8:14PM BST 01 Jul 2009 Raising the Heat Health Watch alert to ‘level three’ for London and south east England, denoting a heatwave, forecasters said “dangerous” conditions were likely to persist until Friday. The Met Office raised the alert level to one [...]

2. July 2009

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RHS green energy at Hampton Court

Great to hear that the RHS is creating a major Garden Energy feature, the first of its kind in the UK, to illustrate the impact of climate change on the garden, from 1950 to 2050, and how to ameliorate its effects. The RHS commissioned Sarah Eberle to create the design at the 2009 Hampton Court Palace [...]

1. July 2009

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Exotic sea gardens save money and water

This morning I was on Eastbourne sea front by 7am taking photos of the wonderful range of exotic flowers and plants that are basking in this glorious hot weather. The scene has not always been like this.Ten years ago the parks and gardens manager Gareth Williams, inherited a costly and time consuming planting plan and a [...]

1. July 2009

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Specialist nurseries offering climate change plants

Visit these web-sites to buy climate change plants: CHESHIRE www.easytropicals.com www.northernexposureexotics.com CORNWALL www.trebrown.com DEVON DORSET www.abbotsburyplantsales.co.uk EAST SUSSEX www.athelasplants.co.uk/ KENT www.Davids-Exoticplants.co.uk www.exoticplantsdirect.co.uk LONDON www.paramountplants.co.uk - see review at http://www.myglobalgarden.com/blog/climate-change-nursery-paramount-plants-crews-hill-north-london NORFOLK www.hardybamboo.com www.junglegardens.co.uk www.turn-it-tropical.co.uk www.urbanjungle.uk.com OXFORD www.junglegardens.co.uk www.silktree.co.uk SURREY www.hartcanna.com www.thepalmcentre.co.uk - SEE REVIEW AT http://www.myglobalgarden.com/blog/the-palm-centre-ham-near-richmond-su WEST SUSSEX www.bigplantnursery.co.uk www.architecturalplants.com WORCESTERSHIRE www.mulu.co.uk www.palmsandexotics.co.uk WALES www.crug-farm.co.uk

26. June 2009

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Where can I buy water butts?

You can buy water butts on line, in garden centres, supermarkets and even garages - they are an essential tool for climate change gardening. Here you will find links to companies that provide a wide range at competitive prices: buywaterbutts.com http://waterbuttsdirect.co.uk/ http://www.dobbies.co.uk/acatalog/Water-Butts.html http://www.suttons.co.uk/Shop/Gardening+Equipment/Watering+Equipment/Water+Butts/List/?gclid=CKWf9I2o2JoCFQ0FZgod-xhI2Q http://www.thebarrelcompany.co.uk/?gclid=CNy3xJ6o2JoCFRIgZwod0FYL2w http://www.waterbutts.com/ http://www.mygreenerhome.co.uk/water-butts-14/750-litre-wall-tank-water-butt-71.html http://www.selections.com/garden-products/irrigation/water-butts/

22. June 2009

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Save water in the garden

Enough rainwater falls in the UK to meet the needs of every household Water conservation is a major activity for gardeners now this very hot weather has arrived. Every plant needs water to survive. It is a vital source for growth and without it we would not be able to enjoy beautiful gardens. Climate change and changing [...]

21. June 2009

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Water metres are a must for gardens

This hot weather means the pressure is really on with our water supply - keep an eye on your water usage by having a water metre installed http://www.uswitch.com/water/what-water-meter Most water companies do not charge and its an easy thing to do: There are over 20 companies supplying water in England and Wales. Scotland has only one water authority. Northern [...]

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