In a natural garden, the tendency is often to assume to let woody plants live out their natural lives without intervention. While this...

In the unfolding drama of the British wildflower year, the subtle beauty of the Snowdrop is the star that kicks off the show. Right now,...

King amongst the insect visitors during no mow may are the dragonflies and damselflies. These insects are voracious predators and a sign tha

It's officially No Mow May and the great news is that even without flowers, long grasses support a whole host of wildlife garden visitors

Growing wildflowers has been a long-term passion of mine. Ever since I was a little girl, I've grappled with the challenges of growing wildf

One thing people very often ask me about is creating more space in their garden for them to sit out and simply enjoy it. This might be a...

In the last of this three part series about wildlife gardening, we’ll be getting to the detail about what garden features you need to...

While this is often overlooked, one of the most important things to be aware of in our gardens is health. This is especially true for...

The secret to building a wildlife garden that truly thrives is to get a little bit technical about it. I bring a few simple ecological...

There is one often forgotten, yet very important addition to any wildlife garden and this applies whether the garden is a large and...

I love the way a garden marks the passing of time, with seasonal events to look forward to each year. While summer is often the garden's...

As I write, the weather outside has begun to take a turn for the autumnal. I have started stacking logs for my fire and I'm sure there...