My Global Garden

Climate change makes trees grow faster

19. July 2010

A recent study of trees in eastern America suggests that forests could be growing faster now than they were 200 years ago as a result of climate change.The trees appear to have accelerated growth rates due to longer growing seasons and higher concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The study in Maryland suggests that this [...]

Trees tackle climate change

7. July 2010

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The UK needs to plant 20 million trees a year for the next half century to tackle climate change, protect wildlife and provide benefits for people, according to the Woodland Trust. The charity’s president, TV personality Clive Anderson, wants to see the UK’s tree cover double - bringing the amount of [...]

Londoners log on to have trees planted

12. June 2010

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The population of the capital is currently about 9 million with around 1.75 million Londoners living in areas that are further than 1km from an open space containing nature or wildlife. Londoners can now log onto http://www.london.gov.uk/streettrees and request a tree be planted outside their homes thanks to a brilliant new scheme that the Mayor has [...]

Frosts and Fruit trees

3. May 2010

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There is a ground frost predicted in SE england tonight -with temperatures dipping as low as 1c. Just popped my head outside to see a clear and very stary night which looks beautiful. Not good news for any tender plants, especially the blossom on fruit trees which is always at risk during April/May in the UK [...]

Plant trees wherever you live

12. April 2010

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Trees are vital to the future of our planet as they soak up carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/nov/26/trees-to-combat-climate-change Wherever you live in the world please think about where you can plant more trees - they are beautiful and easy to look after as long as you choose the right tree for the right soil and position.http://www.treecanada.ca/publications/guide.htm Use [...]

Blooming London

20. March 2010

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Every day - depending on what our unpredictable English weather delivers - I visit either Russell or Gordon Square located in the heart of Bloomsbury to get my daily green fix. They are located very near to where I work at the University of London and are like a magnet, drawing me out of the [...]

Trees are good friends

24. November 2009

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National Tree Week runs from 25th November until 6 December.http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/?q=node/858 Launched in 1975, this traditionally marks the beginning of the winter tree planting season which is great news for exploring how you can add new trees to your garden. A winter flowering cherry is a wonderful specimen for this time of year providing an attractive white [...]

Climate Change inspires London trees

14. October 2009

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London’s parks are looking particularly spectacular at the moment. The wonderful late Autumn sunshine is providing a stunning display of colours across the capital. I took these photos in one of my favourite open spaces in the capital - Hampstead Heath which boasts 320 hectares (790 acres) of parkland covered with many thousands of trees.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampstead_Heath Boris Johnson, [...]

Trees suffer in early Autumn drought

2. October 2009

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The lack of rainfall in South East England and East Anglia is producing an Autumn drought which is threatening many of our native tree specimens. The Met Offiice said that in the South East as a whole there was just 35mm of rain in August, compared to an average of 50mm. In September was only 13mm [...]

Carbon Connection - Rainforest SOS

14. July 2009

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Just one day of tropical forest emissions from deforestation is equal to 12.5 million people flying from London to New York. This impressive fact was used in my favourite garden at the Hampton Court Flower Show - “The Carbon Connection.” designed by Fiona Stephenson. Fiona created a stunning display of horticultural art [...]