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Unusual cocoa plants head for Eden’s Rainforest Biome

August 9, 2012
Author: Hannah

Our gardening team are excited about a new arrival in our nursery; a collection of pods that will grow into beautiful cocoa trees in our Rainforest Biome, each one with an unusual and intricate flower. We’re expanding our cocoa exhibit within the Biome so that we can showcase the huge variety of plants within the [...]

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Learn to garden on Eden’s practical horticulture course

August 3, 2012
Author: Hannah

Whether you’re looking for professional horticultural training or would simply like to get more out of your own garden, check out our series of one-day gardening courses starting this September. You can pick and choose from the Saturday sessions or come along to all eight, which together make up a Certificate in Practical Horticulture. The [...]

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10 British trees to grow in your garden

July 17, 2012
Author: Tom

Our summer kids’ event is inspired by The Lorax – the blockbuster movie with a really cool environmental message.  We’re also offering extra Lorax fun on our Blog to keep your kids happy over the holidays. In the movie, the Lorax is the guardian of the forest who tries to protect his precious and very [...]

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Apply for a horticulture apprenticeship at the Eden Project

June 22, 2012
Author: Hannah

If you’re searching for a practical horticulture training course, we’re currently on the lookout for apprentices to join us at our world famous gardens in September 2012. The 12-month course, in association with Cornwall’s Duchy College, give budding gardeners the chance to learn while they earn, and to get under their belt a Level 2 [...]

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Eden gardening team helps reopen London’s Southbank Centre roof garden

April 15, 2012
Author: Hannah

Look out for blue potatoes, olive trees, hops and wild flowers on the roof of the Southbank Centre this summer. Smack bang in the centre of London’s vibrant Southbank, the Garden proved a hit when it first opened last year, as passers-by popped in for a summer’s evening drink from the bar or to find [...]

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Inspirational talk on Eden and the Lost Gardens of Heligan from Tim Smit, 10 April

April 9, 2012
Author: Hannah

On Tuesday 10 April Eden CEO and co-founder Tim Smit will be giving an inspirational talk about his experiences in creating two of Cornwall’s landmark gardens and visitor attractions. The talk, followed by a lunch at Trenython Manor, is hosted by the du Maurier Festival Society, which runs Fowey’s acclaimed du Maurier Festival. Tim Smit, [...]

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Eden Project’s 10 tips for gardeners in April

April 6, 2012
Author: Tom

Eden Project’s 10 tips for gardeners in April video Set up a water butt to collect April showers: perfect to water the garden during the long, hot summer ahead! Leave daffodils after flowering for at least six weeks before cutting off to allow them to build reserves for next year’s flowering. Harvest asparagus Watch out [...]

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How to grow potatoes, carrots and peas

April 2, 2012
Author: Hannah

If spring has put you in the mood to get gardening, why not try and grow your own vegetables this year? This short video from the Eden Project gardening team should give you the inspiration and know-how to grow easy things in containers such as potatoes, carrots and sugar snap peas. The good news is [...]

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Incredible Seashore garden at Cornwall Spring Flower Show today

March 31, 2012
Author: Hannah

We can at last unveil our garden display at the Cornwall Garden Society’s 100th Spring Flower Show, which starts today. Our gardening team have come up with an ‘Incredible Seashore’ plot, which combines the beauty of a spring coastal garden with the natural allure of a Cornish coastline. Featuring a sun bleached boat house on [...]

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Live debate with George Alagiah: Are the rainforests for sale?

March 16, 2012
Author: Hannah

Read a summary of what happened at the debate. Join George Alagiah and a panel of experts on Friday 20 April at the Eden Project, Cornwall, as they discuss the plight of the rainforests and solutions to protect them. Set against the backdrop of Eden’s very own Rainforest Biome, this topical, thought-provoking debate will excite [...]

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