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2018 DNA Fingerprinting Scheme launched for apples, pears and cherries
The fruitID.com project has announced that following the success of their schemes in 2016 and 2017, they are offering DNA analysis of Apple, Pear and Cherry fruit trees for 2018 at £26 plus VAT per sample.
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Garden Organic welcomes European visitors
Garden Organic last month gave European visitors an insight into its successful social and therapy gardening projects over a week-long visit.
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Support the Pesticide Free Towns campaign
Garden Organic is supporting the Pesticide Free Towns campaign, launched by PAN UK.
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One man & his organic plot - April 2018
Many a gardener were enjoying a rare few hours in the garden during the first week of April. The sun came out and warmth could be felt on my face, what a feeling it is too. It made me feel that the winter had been going on a long time. This, however is an illusion. We all seem to be weathermen (or women) these days. I put it down to the constant information we receive from the TV, social media or the paper.
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Take care feeding the birds
Supporting birds in the garden, especially in winter months, is to be encouraged. But supplementary feeding can create risks, such as spreading disease between species.
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Mow less, and help the bees
A study in Massachusetts has found that reducing the frequency of mowing the lawn helped bee species.
Researchers tested whether mowing every 1, 2 or 3 weeks had an effect on bee abundance and diversity. -
Mailing of our members’ magazine, The Organic Way
We have now sourced a suitable wrapper from the magazine made from 100% potato starch which claims to break down in a domestic compost heap. We are keen to find out if this really is the case, and if there is any additional advice we can offer to help members compost it quicker. We are composting several of the wrappers here and would love to hear how you get on composting yours. Please let us know by email to [email protected]. We will keep you updated on how we get on.
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The truth about pesticide use in the UK
Claims are often made that pesticide use is reducing in the UK. Usually by those in the pro-pesticide camp to support their argument that there is no need for stricter regulation. But does this really hold up under close scrutiny?
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Plastics in the garden
In principle, organic growing uses non-renewable resources, such as plastic, as little as possible. However, any gardener will encounter plastic at some stage, from pots to wheelbarrows and waterbutts. We discuss different types of plastic, and how to be mindful of the amount you use.