How sad to read about the possible closure of Kew’s Temperate House due to it needing millions of pounds of money for its restoration. An article in the Guardian by James Meikle really highlights the funding problems that face Kew.
This week’s gardening news is bursting with events from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (May 25th – 29th 2010). Uniquely Hartley Botanic has displayed their Kew Glasshouse in a Japanese Garden setting. Hartley Botanic has had a stand at the flower show for more than 40 years but this year’s Japanese theme, designed by Dr [...]
All the team here are supporting the idea of children becoming interested in gardening and there are a number of great school initiatives to encourage children to grow plants, fruits and vegetables. This has got to be a good thing for the future. Although some schools are including gardening in the curriculum – it teaches [...]
Did anyone catch the new Bing ad? Using the same ‘Information overload’ theme, a builder asks about ‘greenhouses’ and gets answers about green men! Amusing… check it out!
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