Ellen Tout

Wild About Gardens Officer Ellen Tout shares how we can all turn our gardens into wildlife havens with these top tips.

Typically, most gardeners and farmers grow annual vegetable crops – those that are sown, planted, and harvested within one growing season. But perennial fruit and vegetables, which grow and produce food for many years, are becoming increasingly popular. And with good reason!

Looking to create a garden that’s not just beautiful but also provides a range of benefits for wildlife, as well as ongoing summer flowers? There’s lots of consider when choosing plants. I’m the Wild About Gardens Officer at Kent Wildlife Trust and these are my favourite summer plants that are blooming in my garden this season.