Learn more about the wildlife and wild places in Kent and beyond.
Typically, most gardeners and farmers grow annual vegetable crops – those that are sown, planted, and harvested within one growing season. But perennial fruit and vegetables, which grow and produce food for many years, are becoming increasingly popular. And with good reason!
Looking to create a garden that’s not just beautiful but also provides a range of benefits for wildlife, as well as ongoing summer flowers? There’s lots of consider when choosing plants. I’m the Wild About Gardens Officer at Kent Wildlife Trust and these are my favourite summer plants that are blooming in my garden this season.
What does wildlife-friendly gardening mean to our new Wild About Gardens Officer? Ellen Tout shares what inspires her garden, and how we can all make a huge difference for nature right outside our back doors.
As a keen gardener I’ve always been intrigued to visit Chelsea Flower Show. I finally had the chance this year. Despite it being slightly wetter day than I might have liked, it was a great experience!
Wild About Gardens (WAG) Volunteers were down at Marden Meadows last month getting a tour from local farmer, Lou Carpenter. Alan Rainey from the WAG group describes the importance that these relationships have for the future of our planet.
Wild About Garden volunteer, Jim Highman, shares his tips on creating a wildlife friendly garden without the three P's: peat, plastic or pesticides.
Penny Brook is a Wild About Garden volunteer who has opened her garden to the public. To mark National Gardening Week (1-7 May), we're giving you a sneak peak into her beautiful wildlife friendly garden.
Helen Knell writes about what a WAGA is and why she became one.
