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  1. Should we be using fertilisers?

    The Middle East crisis could make us rethink how we fertilise our gardens and growing spaces, writes our President Professor Tim Lang

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    Should you use biochar?

    Dr Anton Rosenfeld discusses the pros and cons of this soil amendment

  3. Ladybird eating black aphids

    Why are aphids so successful?

    Our research manager Dr Anton Rosenfeld looks into the latest research around the recent 'explosion' in aphid numbers

  4. Worms in compost

    Keeping recycling Simple

    Waste management experts David Garrett and Dr Anton Rosenfeld shed light on the Simpler Recycling initiative.

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    Heatwaves and habitat loss impacting hoverflies and bees

    As recent data shows declines in hoverflies and bumblebees – we show you four ways to nurture these valuable pollinators in your garden

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    Become a butterfly citizen scientist!

    Sally Cunningham explains what you could spot during the Big Butterfly Count this summer - and how to support butterflies and moths in your garden

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    Heatwave at the Heritage Seed Library

    Heritage Seed Library horticulturist Sophie Atkins shares some of the ways the team are managing our National Collection during the hot weather.

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    The organic guide to ‘lazy’ composting

    If you’re an impatient gardener and fed up with turning your heap, our experts share their tips for more ‘hands-off’ composting methods.

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    Five herbs to grow for seed

    Gardener Jules Duncan shows you how to sow and harvest herbs for their nutritious seeds

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    Chris Collins on…five tips for a sustainable summer

    Our head of organic horticulture shows how to support soil and wildlife during the heatwaves