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hall, with a map of the world painted on its walls. He estimated that 64,000 mathematicians tasked with computing would be needed to calculate weather forecasts in real time, each responsible for one small part of the world. The pioneer of modern forecasting  The mathematical methods, instigated

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

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

Award win On 21 October, Resurgence won the International Collaboration Project of the Year Award at the British Expertise International Awards 2020 for their work on the WISER DARAJA project. “This major award caps off two years of hard work and effort from our team, partners and collaborators

gardeners indeed! Often the role of observers became a family affair. One gardener, Alex Stuart, helped the previous head gardener to collect observations before rising to the position of head gardener himself in 1936. Sadly he died during World War II and so his brother took over his position as head

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

Now there's a bit more light and warmth in the air, what are the essential jobs for the garden this month?

receiving under 60mm, while over 91mm of rain falls on average in Scotland. Guy Barter is the RHS chief horticultural advisor. He said: “April is a month of expectation for gardeners who become excited by the prospect of new growth and opportunity. However, a wise gardener will know that for all its

, sometimes all in the same day, and we've even seen the odd Brocken spectre and a fog bow too (like a rainbow that appears in fog)! Graham Uney is the author of several walking guidebooks, and owns the walking company Wild Walks Wales. He has twenty years' experience of running skills courses all over