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Our first 1500 Soil Sensors Are in the Ground — so What Can we Learn From Them?
Our first 1500 Soil Sensors Are in the Ground — so What Can we Learn From Them?
We’re excited by the deployment of so many soil moisture sensors in our GROW Places across Europe. LOL — there’s lots of learning!
Drew Hemment
Jan 23, 2019
Better Growing and Helping Science — Introducing the GROW App
Better Growing and Helping Science — Introducing the GROW App
Imagine being able to access — and help build — a database of what to plant in your exact location, including what works for you right now…
oliver moore
Mar 21, 2019
Tools for a Changing Climate
Tools for a Changing Climate
Article by Victoria J. Burton, Citizen Science Designer and Facilitator for the GROW Observatory.
GROW Observatory
Mar 7, 2019
Five Top Tips to Make Your Soil Healthy!
Five Top Tips to Make Your Soil Healthy!
By Victoria Burton (Permaculture Association of Britain)
oliver moore
Jul 25, 2018
Handy Tips To Know Your Soil Type and Soil Texture
Handy Tips To Know Your Soil Type and Soil Texture
How do different soil types roll — in your hand? Do you know your sandy loam from your fine clay? And what does it all mean for your…
oliver moore
Sep 19, 2018
The Soil Jungle Beneath Your Feet
The Soil Jungle Beneath Your Feet
Written by Roy Neilson, James Hutton Institute
GROW Observatory
Aug 6, 2017
Part 1 | What makes a Healthy Diet — for People, Plants and Soil?
Part 1 | What makes a Healthy Diet — for People, Plants and Soil?
Part 1 of a two parter by Stephanie Reiter (Global Soil Partnership Secretaria) and Lucrezia Caon (UN Food and Agriculture Organization)…
oliver moore
May 23, 2018
Part 2 | What Makes a Healthy Diet? How to be a Soil Doctor
Part 2 | What Makes a Healthy Diet? How to be a Soil Doctor
Part Two of a two parter by Stephanie Reiter (Global Soil Partnership Secretariat) and Lucrezia Caon (UN Food and Agriculture…
oliver moore
Jun 6, 2018
GROWers — Quick Links to Great Gardening Info
GROWers — Quick Links to Great Gardening Info
Each month as part of the GROW theme we suggest some articles and videos we hope will entertain and inform you. This month’s theme is…
GROW Observatory
Sep 15, 2017
GROW Great Plants All Year Round — Winter Crops in Northern Europe
GROW Great Plants All Year Round — Winter Crops in Northern Europe
Alice Ambler tells us about her first year’s winter growing, shares some top tips she’s discovered, & introduces the edible plant calendar…
oliver moore
Aug 22, 2018
Glorious Earthworms!
Glorious Earthworms!
By Matt Shardlow (Buglife)
GROW Observatory
Jul 30, 2017
Moisture Matters!
Moisture Matters!
What’s the impact of water thresholds and soil characteristics?
GROW Observatory
Oct 30, 2018
Learn with Us! GROW food GROW soil GROW Science in 2018
Learn with Us! GROW food GROW soil GROW Science in 2018
If you’re passionate about soil and want to learn more about making your growing space even better, why not become a citizen scientist with…
GROW Observatory
Jan 17, 2018
GROW’s first live, online discussion on Your Soil, Your Data
GROW’s first live, online discussion on Your Soil, Your Data
This summer there have been many firsts for the GROW Observatory.
Drew Hemment
Jul 11, 2017
It’s Harvest Time!
It’s Harvest Time!
October’s theme for GROW is ‘Harvest’: Here we suggest some articles and videos we think will interest, entertain and inform. Enjoy!
GROW Observatory
Oct 4, 2017
GROW is bringing the Living Soil movement everywhere
GROW is bringing the Living Soil movement everywhere
Our strongest memories have to do with feelings, experiences, places, faces, objects… They evoke emotions that stay with us for a lifetime…
Pavlos Georgiadis
Aug 30, 2017
A Life Lived with Soil
A Life Lived with Soil
By Aileen Mary Farquhar, volunteer grower with GROWObservatory in Dundee.
GROW Observatory
Dec 5, 2017
Your Soil Your Data | Resources
Your Soil Your Data | Resources
By Chris Warburton-Brown (Permaculture Association of Britain)
GROW Observatory
Jun 29, 2017
Sign Up For Our Next Free Online Courses — Sensors and Living Soils
Sign Up For Our Next Free Online Courses — Sensors and Living Soils
We’ve two upcoming MOOCs — massive open online courses — for you to participate in, and we’d love to tell you about them!
GROW Observatory
Mar 13, 2018
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