Potting up your plot: Containers are a delight — but be sure to pick the right type Nigel Colborn shared his advice for planting and setting out summer containers British gardening expert said plants thrive when they’re given plenty of room He said most plants are fine with ordinary flower pots with holes at the … Read more
We learned two things last week about the impact of Covid-19 on the nation’s finances. One was that the increase in the national debt is likely to be larger than even the pessimists expected. The other was that it will mostly be savers who will have to take on the burden of paying it off. … Read more
The surfaces that are most likely to give you COVID-19: Medical officer issues warning as restrictions are eased Surfaces normally touched by lots of people could allow the virus to spread Dr Kerry Chant said extra cleaning is required to protect customers Lift buttons, restaurant tables, ATM machines and stair rails need to be cleaned … Read more
A website launched to help save this year’s harvest after coronavirus blocked foreign labourers from coming to the UK crashed this evening, just minutes after a minister begged furloughed Britons to lend a hand. The Pick for Britain website went down this evening within minutes of Environment Secretary George Eustice appealing for domestic workers to plug … Read more
Pick for victory! Prince Charles urges Britons to join the land army of fruitpickers harvesting crops so they don’t go to waste during the coronavirus lockdown Prince Charles backed the Government’s initiative to bring UK farmers together He likened the ‘vital’ project to the Women’s Land Army from World War Two ‘If the last few … Read more
SMALL CAP IDEAS: Eden Research could be pick of the crop after inking Corteva deal By Ian Lyall, Proactive Investors, For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 14:53 BST, 20 January 2020 | Updated: 15:16 BST, 20 January 2020 The focus of crop science on protecting plants from seed to harvest is changing as it faces environmental and regulatory … Read more
The Chelsea Flower Show may not be going ahead this year, but we’ve hand-picked some attractive properties for sale with outdoor space that could easily be described as best in show. The five-day Royal Horticultural Society show has been cancelled for the first time since the Second World War and will instead be held as … Read more
Brody Jenner bared his biceps in a tank top from surf brand The Mad Hueys while grabbing groceries, including a case of Coors Light, at Ralphs in Malibu on Saturday. The 36-year-old reality star neglected to wear protective gloves or a cloth face mask as recommended by the Center for Disease Control back on April … Read more
A new editorial published by a prestigious medical journal in defense of the CDC is urging Americans to vote for a president who won’t let partisan politics influence public health decisions. The Lancet published an editorial Saturday which criticized the Trump administration’s treatment of the CDC and its advice during the coronavirus pandemic. ‘The Administration … Read more
Air travel can be hell. But there’s a way to ease your pain. If you don’t mind spending £30 or so, you can relax pre-flight at a private airport lounge and enjoy unlimited food and drink as part of the deal. There’s free wi-fi, charging stations and sometimes showers. In most cases, you can take … Read more