As the UK records its highest temperatures on record and has introduced hosepipe bans, it seems timely that West Dean Gardens (Chichester, West Sussex) has introduced a new drought tolerant experimental meadow that is covered in recycled stone mulch. As Head Gardener Tom Brown explains: “Over recent summers, we’re becoming […]
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RETIRED nurse manager, Redrow home owner and first-time allotment holder Karen Thirkell is enjoying the fruits of her labour. Karen, who lives at Horsforth Vale, near Leeds, is one of many Redrow home owners around the country who have been encouraged to ‘get growing’ thanks to the availability of community […]
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– Loss of habitat is threatening British wildlife, but your garden can be a welcome home– Our gardens make up 30% of open green space in England, making them a vital place for supporting wildlife.– Over half of critically endangered house sparrows and starlings breed in human-occupied […]
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Blenheim Estate has joined forces with food producers Worthy Earth to create a flourishing regenerative kitchen garden within its historic walled garden. The estate is partnering with Worthy Earth, makers of no-dig, regenerative market gardens to renew and manage the plot to grow produce for its cafes and restaurants. As […]
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A former Blue Peter gardener has suggested a novel way for the UK’s nature-loving youngsters to take part in Children’s Gardening Week (28th May – 5th June 2022) this year – whether they have a garden or not. “Skip the allotment waiting lists and create your own tiny tray allotment,” […]
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RSPB partners with South Western Railway Key railway stations will be transformed into hubs for wildlife thanks to an exciting new partnership between the RSPB and South Western Railway (SWR). Through steps such as planting wildflowers, cutting holes in fences for ‘hedgehog highways’ and putting up nestboxes, the stations will […]
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Log piles and dead wood are hugely important habitats for many endangered species, including iconic stag beetles – Britain’s largest land beetle. From grand ancient oak trees to an old buddleia stump in your garden, dead wood is actually teeming with life. Stag beetles need underground dead wood in order […]
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