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Project Learning Garden has helped set up learning gardens in 30 primary schools as part of our pilot project, in the London Boroughs of Merton, Bexley and Southwark.

In 2016 we launched a new project in the London Borough of Southwark. The project was funded by the Hirschmann Foundation to train Master Gardeners, and Food Buddies, to go into the most deprived wards in the borough and teach residents how to grow and cook their own organic food.

It's National Allotment Week - time to celebrate your achievements as an organic grower!

Leicestershire Master Gardeners have had their first success with establishing a General Practice Surgery Garden and hope that this will act as a flagship for others who are currently thinking about or planning their own gardens.

Going away? Here are a few things to do to help your plants survive without you.

The best plants to attract bumblebees have been revealed, after gardeners across the country (from the Orkneys to the Scillies) used an app to record bee sightings.

Plantlife and the Magnificent Meadows partnership have published the Grasslands Action Plan, calling on government to play a part in protecting ancient meadows and committing to help restore 120,000 more hectares.

It really is a treat to have such beautiful weather, living in the busy city of London, it’s amazing how the mood of the city changes when the sun and warmth are present. The parks are packed, and it reminds me of their importance to city life. It mystifies me why they have become as neglected over the past few decades as they are obviously such an important part of our lives.

Triodos Bank has been named as a leader of a group of ‘vibrant ethical alternatives’ in the UK finance sector by an independent research body. Triodos topped Ethical Consumer’s rankings for several products, including its new personal current account, cash ISAs and ethical investment options.

The German chemical company Bayer is nearing the completion of its purchase of Monsanto, despite concerns held by many. Regulators around the world were concerned at the monopoly and scope of the newly formed mega chemical and pharmaceutical company which produces many of the world's pesticides.