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Chamber (CFDC) that is designed to allow ice formation under controlled temperature and humidity conditions during continuous sampling. Ice and water supersaturations are created within the space between two ice-coated walls held at different temperatures. The plan is to have an 'aircraft-ready

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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

BAMWENDA: A CASE OF IMPROVING SMALLHOLDER FARMER ADOPTION OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE Laban Bamwenda, 46, is a resident of Irobe village, Pachwa parish, Pachwa sub-county, Kibaale district. He recalls how he came to develop interest in agriculture, “I was raised by a single mother, so at the age

putting it at the fourth driest on record.  The dry and frosty conditions have provided challenges for the country’s gardeners, according to Chief Horticulturist at the Royal Horticultural Society, Guy Barter. He said: “Considerable damage has been experienced in many gardens with flowers

Horticultural Society’s Chief Horticulturalist Guy Barter highlighted how important the month’s weather can be for many gardeners and growers. He said: “April showers can indeed bring May flowers, but it is quite common for cold, dry weather with east winds in southern and eastern regions inhibiting plant

Barter. He said: “Gardeners will have been grateful for a break in January from the rainy autumn and winter weather that has hindered getting the garden ready for spring. “Although conditions have been pleasant, a cold, but not bitter, January is favoured by gardeners as it holds back the spring

records are held by stations in Eastern England. The highest known temperature recorded in the area was 37.3 °C at Cavendish on 10 August 2003 and 36.9 °C was recorded that day at Cambridge Botanic Garden and 36.5 °C there on 3 August 1990. The highest UK temperature stands at 38.5 °C at Faversham

.” It looks like the good weather this weekend will also be good for gardening. Guy Barter, is the RHS chief horticulturalist. He said: “So far this spring, weather conditions will have delayed some tasks in the garden. "With a fine forecast for the three-day weekend across most of the UK, gardeners

As we approach year-end, we’ve highlighted the most notable climate features of the year, including two all-time temperature records:  Warmest winter day on record: 21.2 °C recorded at Kew Garden on 26 February  Hottest day on record: 38.7 °C recorded at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens on 25