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Mangrove Nine garden brings activism to Chelsea flower show

Hands Off Mangrove represents plight of 1970s activists who overcame might of British state

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2022

Should I worry about brown-tail moth caterpillars? Boy develops hives after touching insect

The RHS says the insects should only be handled with protection as their hairs readily break off and can cause an 'intense irritation and rash on the skin'

Wales Online · May 23, 2022

RHS Chelsea Flower Show: The Queen is hoped to be among royal visitors today as show returns to May timing

The Chelsea Flower Show returned to its traditional May slot today after the mayhem of the Covid pandemic.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2022

RHS ‘disappointed’ after Grant Shapps approves M25 revamp near popular garden

The Transport Secretary has given the go-ahead for a two-and-a-half year £250 million project at Junction 10 of the M25 alongside RHS Wisley.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

Boon for blooms as UK’s dry spring keeps plant diseases at bay

Exclusive: RHS says queries about diseases down 45% in good sign for May blooms such as lupins and iris

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022

A fresh approach: cut food bills by growing your own fruit and veg

Expert tips on what to plant, the expensive mistakes to avoid and the joy of bartering with gardeners

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022

'Killer worm' found in Scotland as gardeners urged to look out for the pests

Hammerhead flatworms can kill common garden critters like snails and earthworms.

Daily Record · May 6, 2022

Gardeners urged to kill foreign worms found in UK, but warned not to touch

The invasive species kill UK native worms and their excretions can aggravate human skin

Wales Online · May 6, 2022

'Killer worm' found in UK as gardeners and farmers warned to 'kill but don't touch'

Experts have warned Brits to look out for killer hammerhead flatworms that can kill snails and native earthworms - and also pose a risk to humans if they touch your skin

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022

Bee-utiful: RHS pollinator garden is bloomin’ marvel at Chelsea Flower Show

The garden features the silhouette of a bee wing surrounded by examples of the RHS’s Plants for Pollinators

Evening Standard · May 5, 2022