Record Making Events

Record Making Events

Chloe Smith, GiGL Data Officer Recording need not be a lonely activity. Recording groups and events are a great way to share skills, expertise and resources and to get together with like-minded people. GiGL have been involved with a number of our partners’ recording...
Roll the Presses

Roll the Presses

Chloë Smith, GiGL Data Officer Our gardens research project has caused quite a stir, not only within our patch, but also in the national and international press. Almost a year has passed since we completed the project, and we reflect here on the press coverage...
Blooming London

Blooming London

Chloë Smith, GiGL Data Officer London is arguably one of the world’s most verdant big cities. A significant part of our green space is managed by ordinary Londoners – the humble gardeners. Gardens cover nearly a quarter of London, yet we know little about what’s in...

Bloomin’ marvellous

Chloë Smith, Garden Research Officer, gives a bird’s-eye view of London’s gardens There are more than three million private gardens in Greater London – a significant resource for wildlife and people. Despite the extent of London’s gardens, information about their...