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One man and his organic plot - March
Walking around the gardens at Ryton recently, the sun broke through the clouds, and I could feel its warmth on the back of my neck, the birdsong seemed to suddenly get louder, and the air seemed to have that whiff of spring about it.
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New potting compost labelling scheme launched
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One man and his organic plot is back for 2022!
February is never an easy month for a gardener, the winter now seems to be dragging on and, at the same time, we know spring is drawing closer and we are itching to get sowing and growing.
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Join us for our podcast special on successful seed sowing
It’s too early to sow outside, but why not get ahead of the game and start sowing indoors. In this month’s episode, Sarah and Chris share the secrets of how to make your seed sowing successful. Nothing is more satisfying, or such fun!
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Tyfu Dyfi project ‘A call for community growing in the Dyfi Biosphere’
Would you like to get involved in the Tyfu Dyfi project and receive funding and support from experts to do so?
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Results are in for last year’s Big Butterfly Count
Figures from the Big Butterfly Count for 2021 indicate that the decline in numbers across the UK continues, with the overall number of butterflies at its lowest level since the Big Butterfly Count began 12 years ago.
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Government puts bees at risk
The Government has announced that it will permit the use of the banned pesticide thiamethoxam on sugar beet in England in 2022, because of the threat posed by a virus, transmitted by aphids.
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Make 2022 the year to discover organic growing
We’re delighted to launch our course programme for 2022 and kick start the new growing season with exciting webinars, workshops, and tours.
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Members Experiments - Help us test a new organic pest control
This year we have a variety of experiments for you to take part in, all suitable for different levels of growing experience, garden size, and spare time.