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would investigate options for the future of PWSCG, including potential funding models. • JH informed the Board he had discussed the need and value of the PWSCG with Nick Baldwin (PWSCG Chair). It was commonly perceived as a sound idea, and a model of best practice which had been endorsed

Average spring temperatures across the UK have risen by approximately 1 °C over the last few decades according to data released by the Met Office, but gardeners are urged to take note that spring frosts can still pose a threat.

in average spring temperatures, he said: “Within many people’s lifetimes, spring in the UK has become appreciably warmer. The average spring temperature across the UK has risen by about 1 °C and the number of days recording grass frost has fallen slightly, particularly for Scotland. “Although the number

in the forecast for the next few days. “Springtime frosts are a particular threat to gardeners who will be concerned about the impacts on tender plants.” Guy Barter is the Chief Horticultural Advisor at the RHS. He said: “Frosty weather at this time of year is always a worry for gardeners as fruit

in all the home nations bar Scotland, Brent Walker, Deputy Chief Meteorologist said: “The weather will begin to change from the northwest during Bank Holiday Monday, with increasingly windy, cloudy and wet conditions spreading southeastwards and affecting most of Scotland and Northern Ireland

been at the Met Office Hadley Centre since 2004 and led the Climate Impacts Modelling team from 2009-2019, and was the Met Office Science Directorate’s Change Manager from 2020-2023. He is a contributing author to the UK’s Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) and a member of the Global Food

evacuated in Elgin. Ferry services were cancelled and there were reports of fallen trees across north-east Scotland and in eastern England. A key footbridge at the foot of Glen Derry for walkers accessing the Cairngorms was washed away. Weather data The chart below shows the area of low pressure

to be a weather forecaster and has a particular love of thunderstorms, travelling to the USA last spring to go storm chasing. Away from the weather Craig spends time growing things in his garden and running half marathons. Dan Stroud Dan has been a keen weather watcher and snow enthusiast since a young age, he

of the UK such as the South Downs could also see notable accumulations. Upcoming forecast Steven Ramsdale is a Chief Meteorologist. He said: “A milder air mass will move eastwards across the UK early tomorrow. But when this warmer, more moist air encounters the cold air situated over eastern parts

awareness to the communities in the area to plant trees in their compounds and garden boundaries in order to reduce dependence on the existing natural forest reserves. Modern Water and Soil conservation practices are used during the wet and dry seasons and the advisories provided in the Seasonal

in the garden over Easter, however with the chance of frosts widely across the UK people should take care with what is planted out.   Royal Horticultural Society Guy Barter is the chief horticulturalist at the Royal Horticultural Society. He said: “Overnight frosts in April are dreaded by gardeners