Book Review: Regenesis, by George Monbiot

Mr Monbiot’s latest book is an incredibly well researched, passionately written and vibrant account of the current (broken) global food system.  He is not reticent in his view: that farming is the most damaging force on the planet: for wildlife and for climate.   The whole of Chapter 3 is dedicated to illustrating, with pain-staking insistence, … Continue reading Book Review: Regenesis, by George Monbiot

Twenty degrees at RHS Wisley….in mid-March.

By Paul Collinson For many the Royal Horticulture Society is epitomized by the annual flower shows such as Chelsea, Hampton Court and Tatton Park.  However, behind the perfection there is serious horticulture research being undertaken at the RHS HQ at Wisley in Surrey.  I joined with various Hull and East Riding environment, business and community … Continue reading Twenty degrees at RHS Wisley….in mid-March.