40 h. ago Gardeners urged to place a washing up bowl on their lawns immediately

This unlikely household item can be a massive saviour in your garden - an expert has urged people to use it to create a "mini pond" for this one struggling creature

Politics

5 d. ago 'I rescued mystery animal from garden, people say it looks like Stranger Things monster'

A woman was tending to her flowerbeds when she spotted a small, pink creature that people have compared to something out of Stranger Things

Events

5 d. ago Nick Knowles says housebuilding plans are a chance to include ‘essential’ gardens

In an at-times emotional speech at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Knowles described the power of gardens to support people who had suffered trauma or grief, from the death of a child to veterans injured in Afghanistan

Politics

5 d. ago Bogs and dogs: Chelsea flower show puts practical gardens in spotlight

Loo that makes compost with human waste and drought- and dog-friendly creations among highlights at 2025 eventFrisbees, solar panels and a toilet are among the rather unorthodox stars of the Chelsea flower show, as horticulturalists attempt to show how gardens can be practical as well as beautiful.The event, now in its 112th year, usually tends toward showcasing peonies and roses over human waste. But the Garden of the Future, designed by Matthew Butler and Josh Parker, features a lavatory that creates a biochar compost perfect for growing vegetables. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Nick Knowles: Housebuilding plans are a chance to include ‘essential’ gardens

TV presenter says gardens can help physical and mental health and support people recovering from trauma.

Politics

8 d. ago The ick factor that could save a life: US cancer researchers look to fecal waste for treatment clues

The Mayo Clinic hopes to uncover how the microbiome affects how patients react to cancer medicationsA leading US clinic hopes its fecal waste biobank will help researchers make new discoveries about how to treat cancer patients – one of several efforts to turn human waste into medicine.The Mayo Clinic biobank is part of researchers’ years-long effort to “personalize” medicine by uncovering how the microbiome changes how patients react to cancer medications. Continue reading...

Science

1 week ago Beloved west London sculpture destroyed in suspected arson attack

Artist heartbroken after waking on his birthday to learn People’s Throne work in Acton Gardens had been devastated by fire

Events

1 week ago Garden expert shares simple technique to help indoor plants thrive in your garden

Plant lover Krystal Duran has shared an easy method to help more people take their indoor greenery out into the garden.

Science

1 week ago King sports a quirky tie as he joins Queen Camilla at a Buckingham Palace garden party recognising people who work in education

King Charles donned a quirky tie as he joined Queen Camilla and 7,000 guests at a Buckingham Palace garden party today.

Politics

2 w. ago Missing Welsh teenager live updates: people told to check gardens as concern grows

Concerns are growing for 'vulnerable' Athrun

Events

2 w. ago Conman joiner who fleeced 70 people in £100K garden shed scam jailed

Victims lost thousands of pounds to the cowboy builder who was jailed for being involved in the fraudulent scheme.

Economics

2 w. ago Four common garden plants that are causing damage to homes and are even illegal to have

These are all popular garden plants - but they're causing more damage to homes than people realise. Here are the expert warnings you should be aware of

Events

2 w. ago 'Breathtaking' giant rotating sun to come to Wales in special event

A sun replica made to scale will be on display at National Trust property, Dyffryn Gardens, from May 23, providing people a chance to "get close to" to the sun

Politics

2 w. ago Warning issued to gardeners growing sunflowers over common planting mistake

A gardener has shared a tip for growing sunflowers to ensure you're able to see the bright yellow blooms without ruining your garden - and people are calling it a 'game-changer'

Events

3 w. ago Households in new builds urged to avoid specific type of lawn

A gardening TikToker has a host of tips for people living in new-build homes to bring more wildlife back to their garden - and their top tip is to avoid one type of lawn

Society

3 w. ago Beachgoers 'leave human waste in gardens' and people are 'peeing in bins'

Residents near a popular beach claimed there was "human waste" in their gardens and jet-skiers were "splashing about under the influence of alcohol" at a council meeting

Politics

3 w. ago Just how hot is 'too hot' to work? UK employees' rights as temperatures heat up

As the UK enjoys the warmest start to May on record, with temperatures reaching 28C in Kew Gardens, many people will be busy battling to stay cool while in the workplace

Society

3 w. ago Expert urges people with roses in their gardens to take 'important' action this week to ensure they bloom

The unseasonably warm weather may be welcome, but it could be putting your plants at risk

Politics

3 w. ago Gardening fans urged not to throw away dandelions – the weeds have little

A plant educator has gone viral on social media after urging people to not kill dandelions growing in their garden – as they actually have a use that some are unaware of

Politics

3 w. ago Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney should apologise to trans people, says SNP MSP

Michelle Thomson said transgender people had been “led up the garden path” by those who supported gender self-ID.

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