Seed Starter Kit With 70 Varieties a Hit for Under £25
Popular seed starter kit with 70 varieties, rated 4.6 stars, under £25 on Amazon. Ideal gift for gardeners this spring.
Category : Environment
Garden centres struggle with heat, rain and hosepipe bans
UK garden centres are facing challenging conditions due to extreme heat, unpredictable rainfall and hosepipe bans, with June sales dropping 2% year-on-year, says the Horticultural Trades Association.
Earthquake Rocks Granada Holiday Hotspot
An earthquake has struck the Spanish holiday destination of Granada, with locals reporting tremors that 'felt like an explosion' at 3.46pm local time.
Neighbour's dog mess stench: your legal rights
A new homeowner cannot use their garden due to a neighbour's dog excrement smell. Legal options include reporting a statutory nuisance to the council or the RSPCA.
Coffee Grounds: The Secret to Bigger, Plumper Tomatoes
Gardeners can boost tomato growth by adding used coffee grounds to soil in spring for bigger fruit and stronger plants.
William impressed by ‘stunning’ nature reserve on final day of Saudi visit
Prince William praised the stunning scenery of Saudi Arabia's Sharaan Nature Reserve and learned about conservation plans including reintroducing Arabian leopards during his final day in the country.
Drunk Woman Accidentally Takes Home Seagull with Bird Flu
A 22-year-old from Northumberland woke to find a seagull in her living room after a night out. The bird had bird flu.
Crispy roast potatoes with semolina flour method
Adding semolina flour before roasting makes potatoes crispier. The absorbent ingredient draws out steam, ensuring a golden-brown finish. Mary Berry's technique is simple and effective.
Fire Destroys 1,000 Stilt Homes in Malaysian Coastal Village, Displacing Thousands
A massive fire in Sabah, Malaysia, destroys about 1,000 stilt homes, displacing thousands in a coastal village.
Zebra Foal Dies in Fireworks Tragedy on Somerset Farm
Eight-month-old zebra Hope died after being frightened by fireworks displays near Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Somerset.
Europe Wildfires: Sánchez Warns of 'Difficult Hours' as Thousands Flee Homes in Spain and France
Spain and France battle wildfires as over 300,000 evacuated; Sánchez warns of difficult hours and climate emergency.
Harvard Slavery Research Exodus Amid Obstruction Claims
Researchers quit or are fired from Harvard's slavery initiative amid allegations of obstruction, including a doctoral student exploring Antigua ties.
Dinosaurs 'unlucky' to be wiped out by rare meteorite
Researchers identified the dinosaur-killing meteorite as a rare carbon monoxide chondrite; fine debris from the impact caused the extinction of 75% of species.
Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England after more than 150 years
Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England after 150 years, with study identifying eight suitable areas and £1m government funding approved.
Federal Senate to Probe South Australia’s Deadly Algal Bloom
Australian Senate to investigate deadly algal bloom off South Australia; Greens warn ‘Adelaide beaches today could be Bondi tomorrow’.
Tarantula Invasion Hits Several US States as Mating Season Begins
Annual tarantula mating season brings thousands of spiders above ground in US Southwest; experts say they are not dangerous.
RHS advises four methods to protect plants on holiday
The Royal Horticultural Society advises holiday gardeners to protect plants using four methods: wick system, capillary matting, covers, and self-watering containers.
Monty Don's Summer Pruning Guide to Stop Lavender Going Leggy
Monty Don reveals how to prune lavender in summer to prevent leggy growth. Prune in mid-August just above green shoots for a compact, healthy plant.
Binman warns pizza boxes in recycling bin could lead to rubbish collection refusal
A binman warns that putting pizza boxes in the recycling bin can lead to contamination and rubbish collection refusal.
Helicopters Aid Return of Ten Rescued Orangutans to Borneo Wild
Ten critically endangered Bornean orangutans, including Nenuah repatriated from Thailand, released into Borneo wild via helicopter to reduce Covid-19 risk.
Wildfire destroys 10 acres of grassland in east London
Around 70 firefighters battled a wildfire in Rainham, east London, destroying 10 acres of grassland. No injuries reported, 35 residents evacuated. Flames tore through Ingebourne Hill.
Granada Earthquake: Spain Rocked by Tremor in Malaga
A strong earthquake struck Granada, Spain, on July 26, with tremors felt in Malaga and described by locals as feeling like an explosion.
Illegal gold rush devastates Peruvian Amazon as record prices fuel crisis
Illegal gold mining has cleared 140,000 hectares of Peruvian Amazon, fuelled by record prices, with armed groups causing deforestation and mercury poisoning.
Microplastics from sewage sludge taint UK farmland and food
Microplastics from sewage sludge used as fertiliser contaminate UK and European farmland, entering food chain and persisting for decades.
UK fourth heatwave brings severe fire risk
A fourth heatwave hits the UK bringing a risk of exceptionally severe fires. Temperatures could reach 32-33C in southern England, with a yellow heat alert issued for multiple regions.
Data centres fuel US clean energy boom but jeopardise climate targets
Data centres spur clean energy growth but also keep fossil fuel plants online, threatening US climate goals.
EPA Proposes Weaker Pollution Limits for Medical Sterilisation
EPA proposes weakening pollution limits on ethylene oxide used for medical sterilisation, reversing Biden-era cancer risk rules.
South Australia Bans Fish-Shaped Plastic Soy Sauce Sachets in World First
South Australia will ban fish-shaped plastic soy sauce sachets from 1 September in a world-first move to reduce single-use plastic pollution.
Met Office says UK to hit 33C this week
Temperatures could reach 33C in southern and eastern parts of the UK on Wednesday, according to the Met Office, with a north-south split expected.
Expert Reveals Simple April Task for Thriving Roses
Gardening expert Liam Beddall reveals the simple April task for thriving roses: applying controlled release fertiliser and mulching.
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