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Growing Greens Growing Greens gives you a behind the scene look at what happens at the allotment before the vegetables are harvested, and end up on the plate.

Sharing tips, links and humour. Hopefully this page will educate and inspire others to grow their own food.

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For sunflowers that thrive, you've got to know these seven things...

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Doing so could have serious consequences for your veggies.

24/04/2025

In Japan, they have begun installing floating gardens on public parking lots' roofs, turning these areas into green spaces. These gardens beautify the urban setting and provide crucial habitats for bees and other pollinators, essential for biodiversity. ðŸŒąðŸ‚

This green initiative seeks to mitigate the effects of concrete in cities, offer a wildlife refuge, and improve air quality. Parking lot gardens represent a step towards urban sustainability, highlighting the importance of nature in urban spaces.

More details/photos: https://www.beautyofplanet.com/floating-gardens-on-parking-lot-roofs-japans-green-revolution/

24/04/2025

April 25: Triple Conjunction – A Smiley Face in the Sky.

The waning crescent Moon will align with Venus and Saturn, forming an enchanting "smiley face" in the sky!

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Start spotting hoverflies in your local green space...

Adult hoverflies come in a range of shapes, sizes and colours. Many are black and yellow, resembling bees and wasps, but their colours can also include metallic greens and blacks. On sunny days you can usually spot them resting on open flowers or sunbathing on warm tree trunks.

Use our guide to help you ID the hoverflies you discover, and don't forget to pledge your support for these precious pollinators: https://www.wildaboutgardens.org.uk/

24/04/2025

Grow your own veg - buy quality vegetable seeds online from SimplySeed.co.uk. We select the best seed varieties - so you don't have to.

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