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EU advises that glyphosate is safe - despite independent research findings

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced that glyphosate is not carcinogenic - despite the reports of over 90 independent scientists, evidence of cancer in two separate studies on mice, and a classification from the IARC (International Agency for Research into Cancer) that the chemical is 'probably carcinogenic'.

Garden Organic's 2016 AGM at the Green Britain Centre

Garden Organic AGM and Members’ Day programme announced

Members of Garden Organic are invited to attend the charity’s Annual General Meeting and Members’ Day on Thursday 18th May, taking place this year at Doddington Hall and Gardens near Lincoln.

New Study Shows Sequence of Exposure to Pesticides Affects Toxicity

For the first time scientists have proved that pesticides interact - even when they have different chemical make up and are applied at different times. This results in a build-up of related damage in surrounding wildlife.

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Golding Growing Buddies win top award

Garden Organic’s Golding Growing Buddies project has topped the Community category in the inaugural Inspiring Wellbeing Awards. The Wellbeing Awards recognise the very best, innovating and inspiring interactions within the field of wellbeing.

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School growing project gets green light to continue

We are delighted to announce plans to build on the fantastic achievements of the Food Growing Schools: London project by continuing to promote food growing in London schools.

Helping out feathered friends

February is an exciting time in the garden for bird watchers. Our feathered friends are busy nesting and mating, and now is the best time to spot them, before the trees come into leaf.

Mad about orchards?

For the past year seventeen enthusiastic volunteers from across the Three Counties (Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire) have been enjoying an Orchard Champions course. In return for five days free training they have been helping us to promote traditional orchards and local varieties.

Last call for organic experimenters!

Each year we run at least three citizen science research projects to further organic growing knowledge. We select a range of projects, based on elements of organic growing where we think knowledge is lacking or out of date, and invite members to take part by carrying out experiments in their own garden or allotment. Now in its 59th year, our citizen science is as relevant as ever, and a great way to contribute to the wealth of knowledge on organic growing.

Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2017 launched

This year the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition returns to its roots for the 27th annual competition final. The Grand Final is to be held on May 6th at the University Centre Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury was home to Percy Thrower whose Trust provides an impressive £2500 travel bursary to the competition winner each year, alongside major sponsorship from the Shropshire Horticultural Society.

Breckland Growing Buddy helps green-fingered care home

Green-fingered residents at Westfields Care Home in Swaffham are growing fresh produce for the table, and colourful plants for communal areas, thanks to advice and support from Breckland Growing Buddy Linda Penney who visits the Home every week.

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