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  1. Emma and Jules in the gardens at Ryton

    Is urban horticulture more carbon heavy?

    Dr Anton Rosenfeld delves beyond the headlines to unpick the analysis of urban and conventional agriculture’s carbon footprints

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    How to have a greener Halloween

    Master Composter Frankie Kennett shows you how to make the most of your pumpkin harvest and leftovers on 31 October.

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    Our Seed Guardians are Environmental Champions

    Volunteer gardeners and growers from our Heritage Seed Library (HSL) have scooped an ‘Environment Champion Award’ for their work protecting rare vegetables seeds.

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    You’ve heard of broad beans…now plant field beans!

    Autumn is a great time to plant green manures on your vegetable plot. Field beans are easy to sow and grow like beans – the difference is you leave them in the soil rather than popping on your plate

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    Four low-cost wildlife habitats made from recycled materials

    Attract insects and birds with items rescued from your house and garden this Recycle Week.

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    Chris Collins on…seed saving

    Our head of organic horticulture shares why he loves seed saving and what he’s collecting this year.

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    100-plus signatories urge PM Keir Starmer to end peat sales

    We’ve joined forces with the Peat-free Partnership to demand Government bring in legislation to end peat sales in horticulture.

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    UK Butterfly Emergency Declared

    Big Butterfly Count results reveal lowest numbers on record and calls on Government to declare a ‘Nature Emergency’.

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    Chris Collins on…organic lawns

    Our head of organic horticulture shares some nifty tricks for achieving a beautiful lawn that’s also good for nature

  10. Angelica

    Hold on to your heads

    We show you how a simple seedhead can bring structure, sustenance and sustainability to your autumn and winter garden