Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
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Bee a Friendly Gardener with Monty Don
It has been estimated that 80 per cent of the western diet depends on pollination by bees. So their steady decline is a cause for real alarm. But British gardeners can actively nurture and…
Insect-friendly gardening
Insects can be the organic grower’s best friend. Whether pollinators or predators, they will help manage unwanted garden visitors and keep your garden healthy. This identification page will help you recognise seven of our favourite garden insects - one for each day of the week! Whatever you do, don’t spray or squash them ……
COP26: Actions that go beyond the conference
Here The Wildlife Trusts discuss what they want to see from COP26, in actions that go beyond the conference.
Wildlife gardening
Wildlife gardening is a way of encouraging birds, bees, butterflies and other animals into your garden. It is about making a haven for you, as well as for wildlife. The Wildlife Trusts have some expert wildlife gardening advice on how to create habitat in your garden to make it a nature-friendly space.
How to bee-friendly this summer!
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The Wildlife Trusts’ Bee Creative in the Garden! campaign is in full swing this summer and has had a fantastic response by gardeners who are creating…
Easter survey reveals the need for faster action on peat-free gardening
As the nation’s gardeners prepare for spring, a new survey reveals a lack of real choice for consumers looking for peat-free composts at garden centres and other outlets. It highlights the need…
Wildlife Gardening
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
An introduction to wildlife gardening at the lovely Plumgarths Gardens!
Take Action for Wildlife: Make a bee home
This link will open on the Dorset Wildlife Trust website.
Come along to the Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre to learn more about minibeasts on the seashore and in your garden, and make a bee home for your garden.
How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
Currock gardening
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
A welcoming, hands on group to connect with nature and learn about wildlife gardening
Currock gardening
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
A welcoming, hands on group to connect with nature and learn about wildlife gardening