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Spring and Summer Activities
March marks the beginning of spring!
March marks the beginning of the metrological spring and there’s a definite feeling that the garden is awakening after its winter sleep. Sue Bradley ticks off a few more jobs on her wildlife-…
Upland spring, flush and fen
These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.
Wild about Gardens Survey Spring 2024
Local Wildlife Sites
High brown fritillary
Considered Britain's most threatened butterfly, the high brown fritillary can be only be found in a few areas of England and Wales.
Wild service tree
An inconspicuous tree for much of the year, the Wild service tree comes to life in spring, when it displays pretty, white blossom, and autumn, when its Maple-like leaves turn bright crimson.
February is here and the countdown to spring has begun on Sue’s allotment.
Our village magazine came out in January with a front cover questioning whether we would be getting any snow this winter.
Just a few days later the heavens opened and our world turned white…
Tree sparrow
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
Tree bumblebee
The Tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes and…
How to plant a tree
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!