Plants3 days agoHot weather means more wine, says vineyardOwners say the hot weather has resulted in more grapes being harvested for local wine.3 days ago6 days agoBarbican Conservatory offers 2,000 free cuttingsThe Grade II glasshouse closes for three years from the beginning of 2027 for a £231m restoration.6 days ago9 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizNurdles, historic artifacts and unhappy residents. Try your hand at our North East and Cumbria quiz.9 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Tackling the 'nasty' plant that can cause blisters and scarsA conservation group says it has made progress tackling giant hogweed infestations in County Tyrone.28 Jul 202620 Jul 2026'Hidden time-capsule of UK biodiversity' unlockedThe specimens with links to Charles Darwin will soon be studied by scientists across the world.20 Jul 202611 Jul 2026The gardener growing bananas - in WakefieldDave Iveson says he has spent the past six years, transforming his garden into a "tropical oasis". 11 Jul 202611 Jul 2026Garden centre boss fears for business in heatwave A garden centre owner says the heatwave is keeping customers away.11 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Couple turn mid-terrace garden into tropical jungle with poisonous plantsThe garden was once a sun trap with decking - it is now filled with tropical trees and ferns shading it. 1 Jul 202624 Jun 2026Volunteers clearing invasive plant from riverbankRiver Perry Water Watch, based in Baschurch, is pulling up the invasive plant from their riverbanks degrades them and damages biodiversity.24 Jun 2026...
