Science for the gardener
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Jun 5, 20173 min

June Gardener 2017

With climate change be prepared for very varying and warmer weather conditions in summertime in the UK. Do not be surprised by some...

Jul 2, 20162 min

July Gardener 2016

Summer officially commenced on June 21st so let’s hope some decent weather does as well. It has been reasonably warm but with erratic...

Jun 2, 20163 min

June Gardener 2016

With climate change be prepared for very varying and warmer weather conditions in summertime in the UK. Do not be surprised by some...

May 9, 20162 min

May Gardener 2016

May is a wonderful month with just about everything growing after the long dismal winter. We all hate weeding but do it now as it’s easy...

Sep 30, 20152 min

September Gardener 2015

We can enjoy September as weather-wise in the UK its usually very pleasant, sometimes known as an Indian Summer for some strange reason...

Aug 14, 20151 min

August Gardener 2015

August Gardener Have you prepared for being away from your garden in the hotter weather? Don’t worry about mowing the lawn if the weather...

Jul 14, 20152 min

July Gardener 2015

July 15 gardener Summer officially commenced on June 21st and let’s hope some decent weather does as well! There are many jobs to do but...

Jun 30, 20152 min

June Gardener 2015

A little over a year ago BBC Gardeners Question Time came to Forde Abbey. I was fortunate enough to be picked to put forward a question...

Aug 7, 20141 min

August Gardener 2014

August is a wonderful, colourful and enjoyable month with summer flowers in their full glory. Just a few jobs this month to keep on top...

Jul 2, 20141 min

July Gardener 2014

Summer’s here! Jobs to be done in July: Hotter conditions invite pests and diseases into the greenhouse. Ensure good ventilation and damp...