Snowdrops appear all over the country during February. You can see these hardy annuals at their best around the country now, although some flower right into March, particularly with the colder weather we are expecting! […] more
This weekend sees lots of green fingered folk busily swapping seeds at events around the country. In an effort to protect biodiversity, seed swapping is a brilliant grass roots action that gets people together and keeps our heritage plants alive and thriving. If you would like to join in, check out some of these events. […] more
There are certain times of year when being indoors in the warm is understandably more appealing for our children than heading outside into the cold! February is renowned for its unforgiving weather and chilly winds but if a day in the fresh air was an excuse to get their hands dirty and see some wildlife spectacles I suspect their protests might not be quite so loud. […] more
Over seventeen billion plastic carrier bags are given out annually in the UK; yet only one in 200 is recycled. An estimated one million birds and 100,000 marine mammals die every year from entanglement in, or ingestion of, plastics. Choose a different carrier with our selection of ethical shopping bags from the practical to the stylish. […] more
SnaffleUp is a service that promotes the recycling of unwanted but still useful items, making it simple for you to donate stuff that is cluttering up your home rather than throw it away. This makes a small but crucial difference to the environment by reducing the growing problem of landfill. […] more
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