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To help address some of the common questions around the current review process of the site at Ryton, below are a selection of the questions we have been asked in recent weeks, with our responses.

If you have any queries not covered here, or want to let us know your view, please do continue to send them to questions@gardenorganic.org.uk.

It’s all about seed sowing at the moment. Despite the recent wet weather and cold snaps Chris has sown his tender crops, in preparation for better planting conditions - with plans in place to greatly extend his plot this spring. Chris is also gearing up for a busy events period, including a show garden at Chelsea.

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.

As an organisation we aim to keep our use of non-renewable resources, such as plastic, as low as possible in accordance with our Principles of Organic Gardening. It’s for this reason that we always have to make a tricky decision when finalising the mailing of our members’ magazine, The Organic Way.