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  1. Tomatoes growing in the green house

    IFOAM declares new genetic engineering techniques not compatible with organic growing

    IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements) has published a position paper on the new genetic engineering techniques.

  2. Insects on sunflower

    UK rivers heavily contaminated by pesticides

    Eight rivers in England are heavily contaminated with neonicotinoid pesticides (neonics) that threaten insects, fish and birds.

  3. Compost bin in the morning frost

    Frost in the garden

    Many gardeners across the UK woke up to heavy frost this morning. We recorded -11 degrees at Ryton last night! Here's some information on how to deal with Nature's beautiful, but deadly, ice maker.

  4. Flowers in small garden

    Is your garden a treasure trove of underused resources?

    We know plants provide food – healthy vegetables, herbs and fruit. But what else can gardeners grow them for?

  5. Chris Collins in the garden

    One man & his organic plot - Part Eight

    It is an unusual month December, the first couple of weeks are busy as we rush to get everything done before the holidays and then things tend to go very quiet. Consequently, I’ve not had much time for the allotment and have been suffering from withdrawal symptoms.

  6. Soil information pack

    Celebrate World Soil Day with us!

    World Soil Day is celebrated today, 5th December. 95% of our food comes from the soil, but a third of our global soils are already degraded.

  7. Blue Tit Bird sitting in leaves

    Migratory birds badly affected by pesticides

    Common pesticides can have disastrous effects on migrating birds. Research has shown that they lose body mass, and the ability to orientate.

  8. person in white suit spraying weed killer on plants.

    Glyphosate authorised - but only for 5 years

    The EU have finally voted to renew the licence for glyphosate. But only for 5 years. It has taken 18 months of battling between the agrichemical industry, who wanted a full 15 years licence renewal, and concerned individuals, NGOs and environmental organisations who wanted the substance banned.

  9. Bee on flowers

    RHS responds to criticisms of 'Perfect for Pollinators'

    The Royal Horticultural Society has admitted to reviewing its 'Perfect for Pollinators' scheme, after research showed plants in garden centres contained a mixture of pesticides which could harm the pollinators.

  10. person in white suit spraying weed killer on plants.

    Glyphosate petition discussed in EU parliament

    Earlier this year, over three thousand Garden Organic members signed a petition on glyphosate. This week it was presented to the EU parliament.