Wilder Kent Blog

Learn more about the wildlife and wild places in Kent and beyond.

Wildlife Gardening

Beautiful insect-friendly plants for damp places

Penny and Peter Brook were awarded Gold by Wild about Gardens in 2012 and since then they have worked as volunteers for the scheme. They love gardening for wildlife and want to encourage others to do likewise to reap the personal benefits of a greater connection with nature and to help create a Wilder Kent.

Wildlife Gardening

How to build a Minibeast Hotel

Your garden will play host to a variety of minibeasts and creepy crawlies - why not make it a 5* experience and build them a luxury hotel to stay in? By Vicky Aitkenhead, Nature Conservation Community Warden.