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.
After many years of discussion and negotiation, the revised EU Organic Regulations have been officially adopted.
Research has shown that bumblebee colonies in urban areas not only produce more offspring than those on agricultural land, but have more food stores, fewer invasions from parasitic “cuckoo” bumblebees, and survive for longer.
Whether you grow in an allotment, a small back garden or a balcony, why not join in this exciting research project. Hosted by the University of Sheffield, MYHarvest would like to hear from you. How many potatoes will you dig up? How many bowls of strawberries or beans will you pick?
Looking onto my terrace on a warm summer’s day, it feels good to relax for the first time in weeks. I do have to apologise, I normally come to this blog to speak about my wonderful allotment plot.
Why grow exotic vegetables? Perhaps it's the novelty. Not many growers in this country can put their own sweet potato or chickpeas on the table.
Our Diamond Jubilee is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future of Garden Organic.
Garden Organic are thrilled to be launching its nationally recognised volunteer Master Composter programme in Cambridgeshire thanks to funding from Amey, Anglian Water and support from Cambridgeshire County Council.
Protecting your personal information has always been very important to Garden Organic. We know that lots of companies will be contacting you at this time about changes in data protection regulations that come into force on the 25th May.