An announcement from DEFRA has banned metaldehyde slug pellets from Spring 2020. They say "metaldehyde poses an unacceptable risk to birds and mammals." The ban will also stop farmers from creating wide spread pollution of rivers and freshwaters with these toxic pellets.
Thank you for supporting our charity throughout 2018, the year that marked our 60th anniversary. We have taken time to reflect on the year’s campaigns and would like to share some of our successes with you.
Following the controversy about the renewal of glyphosate last year, the European Parliament set up a Special committee on the authorisation procedure for pesticides. It was clear the process lacked transparency. The first recommendations to address the issue have now been made.
Why are some seedlings more commonly eaten by slugs and snails? It is often thought to be down to taste. But new research from the University of Plymouth suggests it may be the smells produced by young seedlings that attract the molluscs.
UK’s lack of readiness to regulate pesticides post-Brexit poses major risks to the environment and human health – claims a new report from PAN UK and the Food Research Collaboration.
Garden Organic and Dole Packaged Foods Europe bring special Learning Garden to Bexley primary schools.
Winter has finally landed and yet another year ends. For those under the age of 40 it probably doesn’t mean that much, but for us past that landmark, it’s amazing how fast a year goes by.
As you plan your festive celebrations, there are many different ways you can provide extra support to Garden Organic by shopping with one of our handful of carefully selected, organic and ethical suppliers.
Here are a few suggestions to inspire you!
Back in April, we asked Garden Organic members if they were interested in supporting the Pesticide Free Towns campaign. Led by PAN UK, the campaign was centred on the London local elections, held in May, and was designed to capitalise on the decision by Hammersmith & Fulham to become the first London borough to ban pesticides in 2016.
The first frost hit North London this week, a nice silver ground frost accompanied by that brisk fresh air that clears the head and brings colour to your cheeks. It had felt like a slow motion autumn until this point but suddenly the colour has set right in.