Outside my kitchen window I can see a huge clump of nettles. Their pretty blue flowers are in bloom and they are resplendent with bees and butterflies. They take up a large portion of one of our veg beds, but I love nettles! To eat and to look at. […] more
Earth Day is a day for giving back to Mother Earth. It is a chance to pause and take stock of all the wondrous gifts we often take for granted, the most obvious being, of course, life itself! Today is the perfect opportunity to get outside with your kids and celebrate the natural world around you. […] more
By switching to British-grown coppiced beanpoles, gardeners and growers will be doing their bit to support the environment, wildlife, rural jobs, ancient skills and traditions – and their beans. […] more
The 16-24 March marks English Tourism Week, a celebration of English visitor experiences. We’ve rounded up 12 events to get you finding out more about the country you live in: […] more
Provide a home for feathered friends by making a nest box for your garden. It is estimated there are now 5-6 million nest boxes in gardens in the UK. Help make this number even bigger this National Nest Box Week, starting on Valentine’s Day. Celebrate the day of love by doing something special for your feathered friends and providing shelter for loved-up birds ready to breed! […] more
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