Kevin McGinn
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A new seed bank for Wales
Growing the Future’s Science Officer, Dr Kevin McGinn, explains why seed banks are a vital resource for plant conservation and introduces our new National Seed Bank of Wales.
Read moreSuccessful seed storage at home
Seed can be expensive and saving your own takes time, so it’s worth putting some effort into storing your seed well, to keep it as fresh as possible until sowing time. For the seed bank at the Botanic Garden, we collect, dry, clean and store seeds of wild Welsh plants for future conservation and restoration […]
Read moreSuccessful seed saving at home
When it comes to gardening in a self-sufficient way, nothing beats saving your own seed. For our seed bank at the Botanic Garden, we collect, dry, clean and store seeds of wild Welsh plants for future conservation and restoration uses. Many of the techniques we use to professionally conserve this seed can be applied to […]
Read moreA new assurance scheme for pollinator-friendly plants
Many people have been spending more time in their gardens lately and you may have noticed what an amazing variety of wildlife visits our gardens.
Read moreHealthy Plants and Gardens, Healthy Wales
To celebrate the benefits of healthy plants, the United Nations designated 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health. By protecting plant health, we protect the benefits that plants provide to our health and well-being, to wildlife, the environment, our culture and our economy. There are many ways gardeners can help keep plants healthy on […]
Read moreIt’s time to go peat-free
The compost industry has been working hard to develop good sustainable alternatives to peat – the quality and consistency of these products has improved greatly and there is an ever-increasing range.
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