How to build a swift box
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
Anna Williams, Education and Community Officer, encourages you to have a look at your green patch through the eyes of an insect!
Our homes and gardens have an important role in the fight against climate change. Help preserve vital peatland by going peat free.
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
Build your own bat box and give a bat a safe place to roost.
Gardening doesn’t need to be restricted to the ground - bring your walls to life for wildlife! Many types of plants will thrive in a green wall, from herbs and fruit to grasses and ferns.
Instead of sending your green waste to landfill, create your own compost.
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.