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Two new and comprehensive 'field realistic' studies have been published, both looking at the effect of neonic pesticides on bees.

So suddenly the summer arrives, with blistering heat and I find my work day gaining an hour as keeping the plants on my allotment watered becomes a necessity.

Garden Organic are thrilled to be launching its nationally recognised volunteer Master Composter programme in Cumbria thanks to funding from Cumbria County Council.

For Toyota, used pallet collars may be a waste item, which are stacked at the depot in Leicester, waiting to be sent for recycling. For gardeners, however, they are gold, providing instant stackable raised beds that are particularly good for creating growing spaces for people with physical disabilities.

In March, many GO members signed a petition to ban glyphosate. It was part of an ECI (European Citizens' Initiative) which also requested a reform of the pesticide approval process and a reduction in pesticide use throughout Europe.

The French Senate has banned the use of pesticides for gardeners from 2019. This is excellent news for those campaigning against harmful chemicals contained in glyphosate formulations, as well as neonicotinoids.

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We are delighted to have two new partner gardens on-board, Nant y Bedd and Grapes Hill Community Garden

Our Head of Organic Horticulture, Chris Collins takes us on his allotment journey...

We are collecting information on alternative uses of plants amongst our members and supporters. Perhaps there is a plant you or your family have always used that you would like to tell us about.