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  1. UK - How to Garden Through #ClimateChange

    If you’re struggling with your garden in these times of uncertain and extreme weather, who better to talk to than botanist and long-time organic gardener #SallyMorgan, the British-based author of The Healthy Vegetable Garden and #TheClimateChangeGarden?

    By Naomi Starkman, September 1, 2022

    Excerpt: "You’ve been known as somebody who doesn’t actively weed. Are attitudes changing towards weeds?

    I hope so. And there are lots of weeds that have benefits. I quite like #dandelions. Everybody hates them. But actually, if you keep it under control, and you don’t allow it to seed, then you’ve got the benefit of the deep roots. And it will then act as a companion plant. I think to the young gardener who’s looking for a more #biodiverse garden that attracts more insects, and for that, improves the food chain, then weeds are important.

    "I’ve got quite excited about weeds this year; I’ve been doing a diversity count in my own plot. Every month, I go out and I count the different number of flowers that I can see in my garden because I need natural predators in my garden. And I’ve noticed that out of season, up to 50 percent of the flowers on offer in my garden are weeds. And they all have a #pollinator or more. So, I’ve got to live with those. Because if I want #bumblebees, small #SolitaryBees, and #ParasiticWasps to be in my garden in March, say, I need a few #weeds, because that’s what they love. Our #StingingNettles are so important for early green fly. And that brings in the ladybugs. So, you’ve got to live with a few weeds to have #biodiversity in the garden. I hope people will see them for the benefit that they are.

    "Let’s talk a little bit about #ExtremeWeather gardening. One of our team members lives on the East Coast, and says that she’s been having more trouble than usual growing things this year, particularly because there’s been so much rain and constant moisture. What advice do you have about combating extra moisture?

    "For that type of thing, it’s actually #humus, and getting #OrganicMatter in the soil, so that the soil is more #resilient against extra water. #Drainage is quite tricky. I think in the past, I would have suggested adding grit to soil. But now the evidence seems to suggest that grit actually doesn’t do any good unless you put lots of it in. So, I think we’re down to the #mulching and making the soil more #loam-like so it’ll be able to lose that extra moisture. And maybe use more #RaisedBeds, so you can lift that soil off the ground, or give it a bit more drainage. But, it’s really difficult. The other thing that one can do is to look at the variety of crops that you are growing, and see whether there are varieties within that crop type that might be a little bit more resilient against getting wet."

    Full article:
    civileats.com/2022/09/01/how-t

    #SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #Compost #Mulch #GardeningForPollinators #Biodiversity

  2. UK - How to Garden Through #ClimateChange

    If you’re struggling with your garden in these times of uncertain and extreme weather, who better to talk to than botanist and long-time organic gardener #SallyMorgan, the British-based author of The Healthy Vegetable Garden and #TheClimateChangeGarden?

    By Naomi Starkman, September 1, 2022

    Excerpt: "You’ve been known as somebody who doesn’t actively weed. Are attitudes changing towards weeds?

    I hope so. And there are lots of weeds that have benefits. I quite like #dandelions. Everybody hates them. But actually, if you keep it under control, and you don’t allow it to seed, then you’ve got the benefit of the deep roots. And it will then act as a companion plant. I think to the young gardener who’s looking for a more #biodiverse garden that attracts more insects, and for that, improves the food chain, then weeds are important.

    "I’ve got quite excited about weeds this year; I’ve been doing a diversity count in my own plot. Every month, I go out and I count the different number of flowers that I can see in my garden because I need natural predators in my garden. And I’ve noticed that out of season, up to 50 percent of the flowers on offer in my garden are weeds. And they all have a #pollinator or more. So, I’ve got to live with those. Because if I want #bumblebees, small #SolitaryBees, and #ParasiticWasps to be in my garden in March, say, I need a few #weeds, because that’s what they love. Our #StingingNettles are so important for early green fly. And that brings in the ladybugs. So, you’ve got to live with a few weeds to have #biodiversity in the garden. I hope people will see them for the benefit that they are.

    "Let’s talk a little bit about #ExtremeWeather gardening. One of our team members lives on the East Coast, and says that she’s been having more trouble than usual growing things this year, particularly because there’s been so much rain and constant moisture. What advice do you have about combating extra moisture?

    "For that type of thing, it’s actually #humus, and getting #OrganicMatter in the soil, so that the soil is more #resilient against extra water. #Drainage is quite tricky. I think in the past, I would have suggested adding grit to soil. But now the evidence seems to suggest that grit actually doesn’t do any good unless you put lots of it in. So, I think we’re down to the #mulching and making the soil more #loam-like so it’ll be able to lose that extra moisture. And maybe use more #RaisedBeds, so you can lift that soil off the ground, or give it a bit more drainage. But, it’s really difficult. The other thing that one can do is to look at the variety of crops that you are growing, and see whether there are varieties within that crop type that might be a little bit more resilient against getting wet."

    Full article:
    civileats.com/2022/09/01/how-t

    #SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #Compost #Mulch #GardeningForPollinators #Biodiversity

  3. How to help your garden withstand #ClimateChange

    #HealthySoils and diverse, perennial plants can help your garden beds survive #ExtremeWeather like #floods and #droughts.

    March 13, 2026

    "The days are getting longer, and spring is around the corner. For many home gardeners, it’s a time of hope and anticipation.

    "So it’s the perfect time to plan how to help your flower beds thrive as climate change brings more extreme and unpredictable weather.

    "Marsden: 'Flooding, droughts, heat, cold, all the extreme weather we’re seeing is going to impact plants.'

    "That’s Christy Marsden of the University of Minnesota #ClimateAdaptation Partnership.

    "She says one of the most important things you can do is get your soil tested and then take steps to improve your soil health – for example, by adding #compost. Healthier soil retains more water during droughts, and it’s less likely to erode during heavy storms.

    "Marsden also suggests growing a wider mix of flowers than you might have grown before, with varieties that thrive in a range of conditions.

    "And she recommends relying more on perennial plants, which come back every year, and less on annuals.

    Marsden: “Perennials are more able to withstand some of those extremes because they have deeper roots. They’re more established.”

    "So while climate change is a challenge, she says by being flexible and trying new things, you can still grow a beautiful garden in a warming world."

    Source:
    yaleclimateconnections.org/202

    #SolarPunkSunday #SoilHealth #Gardening #HomeGardens #YaleClimateConnections #ClimateChangeGardening #ClimateChangeAdaptation #FlowerGardens

  4. How to help your garden withstand #ClimateChange

    #HealthySoils and diverse, perennial plants can help your garden beds survive #ExtremeWeather like #floods and #droughts.

    March 13, 2026

    "The days are getting longer, and spring is around the corner. For many home gardeners, it’s a time of hope and anticipation.

    "So it’s the perfect time to plan how to help your flower beds thrive as climate change brings more extreme and unpredictable weather.

    "Marsden: 'Flooding, droughts, heat, cold, all the extreme weather we’re seeing is going to impact plants.'

    "That’s Christy Marsden of the University of Minnesota #ClimateAdaptation Partnership.

    "She says one of the most important things you can do is get your soil tested and then take steps to improve your soil health – for example, by adding #compost. Healthier soil retains more water during droughts, and it’s less likely to erode during heavy storms.

    "Marsden also suggests growing a wider mix of flowers than you might have grown before, with varieties that thrive in a range of conditions.

    "And she recommends relying more on perennial plants, which come back every year, and less on annuals.

    Marsden: “Perennials are more able to withstand some of those extremes because they have deeper roots. They’re more established.”

    "So while climate change is a challenge, she says by being flexible and trying new things, you can still grow a beautiful garden in a warming world."

    Source:
    yaleclimateconnections.org/202

    #SolarPunkSunday #SoilHealth #Gardening #HomeGardens #YaleClimateConnections #ClimateChangeGardening #ClimateChangeAdaptation #FlowerGardens

  5. How to help your garden withstand #ClimateChange

    #HealthySoils and diverse, perennial plants can help your garden beds survive #ExtremeWeather like #floods and #droughts.

    March 13, 2026

    "The days are getting longer, and spring is around the corner. For many home gardeners, it’s a time of hope and anticipation.

    "So it’s the perfect time to plan how to help your flower beds thrive as climate change brings more extreme and unpredictable weather.

    "Marsden: 'Flooding, droughts, heat, cold, all the extreme weather we’re seeing is going to impact plants.'

    "That’s Christy Marsden of the University of Minnesota #ClimateAdaptation Partnership.

    "She says one of the most important things you can do is get your soil tested and then take steps to improve your soil health – for example, by adding #compost. Healthier soil retains more water during droughts, and it’s less likely to erode during heavy storms.

    "Marsden also suggests growing a wider mix of flowers than you might have grown before, with varieties that thrive in a range of conditions.

    "And she recommends relying more on perennial plants, which come back every year, and less on annuals.

    Marsden: “Perennials are more able to withstand some of those extremes because they have deeper roots. They’re more established.”

    "So while climate change is a challenge, she says by being flexible and trying new things, you can still grow a beautiful garden in a warming world."

    Source:
    yaleclimateconnections.org/202

    #SolarPunkSunday #SoilHealth #Gardening #HomeGardens #YaleClimateConnections #ClimateChangeGardening #ClimateChangeAdaptation #FlowerGardens

  6. How to help your garden withstand #ClimateChange

    #HealthySoils and diverse, perennial plants can help your garden beds survive #ExtremeWeather like #floods and #droughts.

    March 13, 2026

    "The days are getting longer, and spring is around the corner. For many home gardeners, it’s a time of hope and anticipation.

    "So it’s the perfect time to plan how to help your flower beds thrive as climate change brings more extreme and unpredictable weather.

    "Marsden: 'Flooding, droughts, heat, cold, all the extreme weather we’re seeing is going to impact plants.'

    "That’s Christy Marsden of the University of Minnesota #ClimateAdaptation Partnership.

    "She says one of the most important things you can do is get your soil tested and then take steps to improve your soil health – for example, by adding #compost. Healthier soil retains more water during droughts, and it’s less likely to erode during heavy storms.

    "Marsden also suggests growing a wider mix of flowers than you might have grown before, with varieties that thrive in a range of conditions.

    "And she recommends relying more on perennial plants, which come back every year, and less on annuals.

    Marsden: “Perennials are more able to withstand some of those extremes because they have deeper roots. They’re more established.”

    "So while climate change is a challenge, she says by being flexible and trying new things, you can still grow a beautiful garden in a warming world."

    Source:
    yaleclimateconnections.org/202

    #SolarPunkSunday #SoilHealth #Gardening #HomeGardens #YaleClimateConnections #ClimateChangeGardening #ClimateChangeAdaptation #FlowerGardens

  7. How to help your garden withstand #ClimateChange

    #HealthySoils and diverse, perennial plants can help your garden beds survive #ExtremeWeather like #floods and #droughts.

    March 13, 2026

    "The days are getting longer, and spring is around the corner. For many home gardeners, it’s a time of hope and anticipation.

    "So it’s the perfect time to plan how to help your flower beds thrive as climate change brings more extreme and unpredictable weather.

    "Marsden: 'Flooding, droughts, heat, cold, all the extreme weather we’re seeing is going to impact plants.'

    "That’s Christy Marsden of the University of Minnesota #ClimateAdaptation Partnership.

    "She says one of the most important things you can do is get your soil tested and then take steps to improve your soil health – for example, by adding #compost. Healthier soil retains more water during droughts, and it’s less likely to erode during heavy storms.

    "Marsden also suggests growing a wider mix of flowers than you might have grown before, with varieties that thrive in a range of conditions.

    "And she recommends relying more on perennial plants, which come back every year, and less on annuals.

    Marsden: “Perennials are more able to withstand some of those extremes because they have deeper roots. They’re more established.”

    "So while climate change is a challenge, she says by being flexible and trying new things, you can still grow a beautiful garden in a warming world."

    Source:
    yaleclimateconnections.org/202

    #SolarPunkSunday #SoilHealth #Gardening #HomeGardens #YaleClimateConnections #ClimateChangeGardening #ClimateChangeAdaptation #FlowerGardens

  8. Firefighters in France battle to prevent huge blaze from approaching Bordeaux
    By Angelique Chrisafis in Paris, Sam Jones in Madrid and Jennifer Rankin

    Efforts to contain wildfire that has consumed an area of four times the size of Paris impeded by windy conditions

    theguardian.com/world/2026/jul

    #Wildfires #France #Spain #Extremeheat #Extremeweather #Climatecrisis #Environment #Europe #Worldnews #TheGuardian #AngeliqueChrisafisinParis #SamJonesinMadrid #JenniferRankin

  9. Firefighters in France battle to prevent huge blaze from approaching Bordeaux
    By Angelique Chrisafis in Paris, Sam Jones in Madrid and Jennifer Rankin

    Efforts to contain wildfire that has consumed an area of four times the size of Paris impeded by windy conditions

    theguardian.com/world/2026/jul

    #Wildfires #France #Spain #Extremeheat #Extremeweather #Climatecrisis #Environment #Europe #Worldnews #TheGuardian #AngeliqueChrisafisinParis #SamJonesinMadrid #JenniferRankin

  10. Sainsbury’s makes major change to tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers | UK | News

    Sainsbury’s has made a major change (Image: Getty) Sainsbury’s is to increase supplies of British tomatoes, cucumbers and…
    #NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Agriculture #Climatechange #EveshamValeGrowers #extremeweather #food #foodsupply #retail #Sainsbury's #ThanetEarth #tomatoes #UK #UnitedKingdom
    newsbeep.com/662617/

  11. Typhoon Noul forces more than 715,000 from homes and cancels hundreds of flights in China and Hong Kong
    By Associated Press

    Typhoon Noul makes landfall in southern China, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions, including Hong Kong

    theguardian.com/world/2026/jul

    #China #HongKong #AsiaPacific #Extremeweather #TheGuardian #AssociatedPress

  12. Typhoon Noul forces more than 715,000 from homes and cancels hundreds of flights in China and Hong Kong
    By Associated Press

    Typhoon Noul makes landfall in southern China, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions, including Hong Kong

    theguardian.com/world/2026/jul

    #China #HongKong #AsiaPacific #Extremeweather #TheGuardian #AssociatedPress

  13. The pictures that show the devastating wildfires ravaging France and Spain

    Nearly 200,000 people have been forced to flee homes and holiday accommodation in south-west France as wildfires rip…
    #Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #Climatechange #europeheatwave #Extremeweather #France #Wildfires
    europesays.com/spain/60864/

  14. #Wildfires #ClimateChange #Heat #Fires #Climate #GlobalWarming #Trump #DonaldTrump #News #SkyNews #ClimateHoax #Earth #France #Spain #Europe #Scotland #Cairngorms #FossilFuels #Weather #ExtremeWeather Forget the evidence from France, Spain, Scotland and Canada. Whatever Trump says must be right. The climate “hoax” is clearly nothing to stress about…

  15. Scorching US heat wave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month
    By Oliver Milman and agencies

    Temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected, spanning Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwest

    theguardian.com/us-news/2026/j

    #USweather #Extremeheat #Climatecrisis #USnews #Extremeweather #Environment #TheGuardian #OliverMilman #agencies

  16. Scorching US heat wave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month
    By Oliver Milman and agencies

    Temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected, spanning Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwest

    theguardian.com/us-news/2026/j

    #USweather #Extremeheat #Climatecrisis #USnews #Extremeweather #Environment #TheGuardian #OliverMilman #agencies