Dragonflies need plants

even though they are carnivores The weather is very warm here again in Sussex, and my day is mostly spent … More

Gardening for butterflies and moths

with Butterfly Conservation I joined in a Zoom last night with Helen Hutchings Cox and Butterfly Conservation for a webinar … More

Here in the UK we are having some – well, I say unseasonably – hot weather but I probably need … More

There’s a really large broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius) in our front garden which has been growing for the last couple … More

in the garden Last year, hornets started making a nest in our little bird box, and I had to relocate … More

with native plants As I’ve mentioned before, there are a variety of ponds in our garden, and I wanted to … More

for the 2026 migratory season I’m pleased I hopped onto Toad Patrol when I did, as although I had missed … More

Should we feed our birds? I have mentioned this topic before but I felt it was a good idea to … More

Today I’m going to be discussing leaves. Leaving leaves, more to the point. I listened to a VIP (Very Interesting … More

Wildlife gardening usually involves leaving an area a bit messy, or undisturbed, and this might sound troubling for perfectionists. One … More