tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post2380321881441896098..comments2024-03-28T09:25:14.379+00:00Comments on Veg Plotting: The Legacy of Chelsea: ScienceVPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-44279465146918824712011-06-05T17:20:47.645+01:002011-06-05T17:20:47.645+01:00Hello VP, great blog!- have just been walking on t...Hello VP, great blog!- have just been walking on the south downs. from up their its clear there is still plenty of land in England. The question is how do we use it, and more importantly how do we encourage people to be interested in how we use it, and somehow connect their potential with the potential of the land? <br />I'm not sure how this will happen, but it could certainly involve the retraining of some pesky rabbits.greg beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655926301284639029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-66173045970776794732011-05-31T08:45:52.339+01:002011-05-31T08:45:52.339+01:00Victoria - thanks for answering Petoskystone's...Victoria - thanks for answering Petoskystone's question :) And thank you for your lovely compliment :D I was thrilled to see your piece in the Indy as it'll reach so many more people than I can<br /><br />Juliet - yes metric measurements meant I had to think a bit too! <br /><br />Janet - I think that legislation is either here or on its way already - it's just that lots of people aren't aware of it. Sadly there's still a long way to go with all of this. I'm so glad the RHS are seeking the evidence which will answer the questions we have about our gardening and help with decision making.VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-69699403340625201902011-05-31T08:27:48.012+01:002011-05-31T08:27:48.012+01:00Thank you, it is really encouraging to read that p...Thank you, it is really encouraging to read that proper research is being done about the role urban gardens have to play. I'd love to see legislation mandating that front gardens turned into parking had to use permeable solutions instead of tarmac or solid pavers. Plus, if people really understand that they can make a genuine difference by changing how they use their outside space, we could see more people planting to encourage wildlife. Even, dare I say it, getting rid of their lawns and all those energy-hungry mowers and associated chemicals?! What a shame that the press conference was so sparsely attended. I'm off to fill in the survey.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-91691882354231511342011-05-30T23:44:42.404+01:002011-05-30T23:44:42.404+01:00Thanks VP - that's very interesting, and I'...Thanks VP - that's very interesting, and I've filled in the survey (took me a while to work out the size of my garden in square metres though - I only know feet and inches!). It's good that the RHS is trying to draw attention to the importance of urban gardens. House-hunting, I am horrified by the number of gardens (even in villages) I see which are paved or concreted over - and so many are really tiny, presumably because of the pressure on local councils to fit in more houses.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861589817615423847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-73388617951572948362011-05-30T21:56:52.086+01:002011-05-30T21:56:52.086+01:00PS: Should say that if VP hadn't told me about...PS: Should say that if VP hadn't told me about the press conference, I wouldn't have known about it. Indeed, if I hadn't gone to the show with VP, I would probably have been knocked over by a bus while wandering along in a dream! If you want to find out more, she's a good person to have along.Victoria Summerleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055381807236106596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-7874654580869217302011-05-30T21:52:30.305+01:002011-05-30T21:52:30.305+01:00Hi, Petoskystone, over on VP's blog! With rega...Hi, Petoskystone, over on VP's blog! With regard to prickly plants, the police here actively encourage householders to grow things like pyracantha or bayberry as they deter burglars.<br />One of the benefits of having gravel in your front garden, as I have, rather than paving, is that not only does it let the water through, but it's yet another burglar deterrent - you can always hear someone coming. So these things are not only good for the environment, but keep the bad guys away!<br />VP: Thanks for the link!Victoria Summerleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055381807236106596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-77804319387486638362011-05-30T20:51:04.470+01:002011-05-30T20:51:04.470+01:00after reading victorias' piece, i was wonderin...after reading victorias' piece, i was wondering if there are limits to what an individual can grow in thier urban garden. if a person wanted to grow a prickly type of hedge would the police complain it isn't safe? other than illegal drugs (pot, for example) are their other plants a person must have permission to grow?i'm thinking that while ones' own personal poison garden would be a kick,it might put others on edge....petoskystonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633621111274495078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-88885189331245452672011-05-30T13:34:15.452+01:002011-05-30T13:34:15.452+01:00Jennifer - I heard about it prior to Chelsea and i...Jennifer - I heard about it prior to Chelsea and it was my 'must go to' for the day :)<br /><br />Petoskystone - to be fair Victoria also came and she did a fab piece for <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/house-and-home/gardening/dig-for-victory-how-your-garden-can-help-beat-climate-change-2288156.html" rel="nofollow">The Independent</a> last week. Amateur Gardening was also there and I expect they'll publish a piece tooVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-23162451213606271272011-05-30T13:23:39.700+01:002011-05-30T13:23:39.700+01:00a pity the press call didn't garner the attent...a pity the press call didn't garner the attention it deserved. i hope the seminar does!petoskystonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633621111274495078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-91390908354612917592011-05-30T13:15:38.930+01:002011-05-30T13:15:38.930+01:00This is great news, and thankyou for highlighting ...This is great news, and thankyou for highlighting it here - I think we must all spread the information and help so that the 'bodies' that need to know it, do, and use it in their decision making.Jennifer Tetlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05216669559770468403noreply@blogger.com