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New research reveals how gardeners can dig for health, not injury

New research from Coventry University and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) reveals that a bad digging technique can as much as double the load on the joints in the body, leaving people susceptible to chronic injuries. The [...]
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Say no to ulluco!

Ulluco is a South American root tuber finding favour with those who like to grow unusual vegetables. But if you’re thinking of growing it at Heathlands, please don’t. Non-native viruses found in ulluco grown in [...]
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Free year-long allotment diary

Researchers at the University of Sheffield are seeking volunteers to participate in keeping an allotment diary for a year – recording their activities each time they visit their plot. They want to understand: the ways you [...]