Outdoor housework
When it’s a constant battle against weeds, pests and the weather, is gardening more trouble than it’s worth?
Read moreDetailsTom Franklin is a retired learning technologist who lives in York. He has been an active environmental and peace campaigner for many decades. In September 2023 he was convicted for trying to disrupt an Israeli arms factory. He is currently chair of York Green Party and treasurer of the Yorkshire and the Humber Green Party. He enjoys cycling and reading and politics.
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When it’s a constant battle against weeds, pests and the weather, is gardening more trouble than it’s worth?
Read moreDetailsPolitical activist Tom Franklin charts his journey from peaceful protest to arrest
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