Summer flowers for a wildlife-friendly garden
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…
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What is a Nature Hero?
This COP28 season, we want to celebrate those on the ground who are doing their part in fighting the climate and nature crises.
These Nature Heroes, those individuals or groups based in Kent who are taking action for nature, are also inspiring those around them to make an impact.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to a range of Nature Heroes across Kent, from our very own Kent Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers to wildlife champions we work with across the county.
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Our new Wild About Gardens Officer's top tips
What does wildlife-friendly gardening mean to our new Wild About Gardens Officer? Ellen Tout shares what inspires her garden, and how we can all make a huge difference for nature right outside our…
Gourmet gardening for wildlife
Grow a garden full of food that both you and your wild neighbours can enjoy!
Slugs & snails: Part of a garden ecosystem
I have to admit how little I knew about slugs and snails before reading the latest Wild About Gardens guide. The RHS and The Wildlife Trusts have given these incredible creatures a reputation…
The 4 species of mice you can see in the UK
Mammal expert Stuart Edmunds introduces the four species of mice you can see in the UK.
A wildlife-friendly garden without peat, plastic or pesticides
Wild About Garden volunter Jim Highman shares his tips on creating a wildlife friendly garden without the three P's: peat, plastic or pesticides.
Visit beautiful gardens that are havens for wildlife
Penny Brook is a Wild About Garden volunteer who has opened her garden to the public. To mark National Gardening Week (1-7 May), we're giving you a sneak peak into her beautiful wildlife…
Help Wildlife this Winter!
While the weather is getting colder and we are turning up the heat and getting cosy at home, it's easy to forget about the wildlife outside. Take a look at a few ways to help wildlife this…
Perfect plants for pollinating insects
Here are some of Penny and Peter's favourite plants for providing that all-important pollen and nectar for the insects in their garden.
Homes for bees and bugs
Seeing and hearing bees and other insects in our garden is one of the joys of spring and summer. Recently Peter and Penny have been delighted by solitary bees nesting in their bug homes. Here they…