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.
On 22 May, the Council of the EU adopted new rules on organic production and the labelling of organic products. After years of discussion and clarification, the new rules aim to improve consumer confidence in organic products, as well as prevent fraud and unfair practices.
This is probably the quickest spring I can remember, at least visually. The trees outside my residence went from naked winter to fully clothed summer in a matter of weeks. It reminds me that all plants are both resilient and opportunists. They will come to life when the time is right and not when people think it should fit in with their schedule.
The great bee count takes place this month. From 18 May - 30 June, you can spot and record any bees you see, and send the results to Friends of the Earth.