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Blog postIn the ‘Once Upon a Wildflower’ international children’s book series, the fairy friends struggle to find the rare wildflowers they need but they do encounter the unexpected on their wildflower hunting adventures. The resilience of fairy friendships is tested on every wildflower hunt. The arrival of help in the form of insect characters also raises […]
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Blog postRiverside Walk in December The mild weather this month has made for great walking. Good boots, preferably proper walking wellies are essential as the ground almost everywhere is soggy and muddy at this time of year. An easy flat walk, there and back along the River Lodden was a relaxing way to end the …
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Blog postNovember Wildflowers Although wildflowers are fewer and farther between in the winter months., that just makes finding them even more exciting. The milder Autumn weather that we are enjoying this year has extended the wildflower season for some hardy species. Here is a November round-up of wildflowers seen around the Bracknell/Reading area. Sulham Gap Sulham …
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Blog postWildflower Photography Tips:- for the non-photographer. If you don’t have a camera or just didn’t bring it with you when you spot a wonderful wildflower, you can still take some great photos using a mobile phone camera. These wildflower photography tips will help you. Sharper images. Our eyes are always drawn to the sharpest part …
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Blog postWHY ARE WILDFLOWERS IMPORTANT? We find it relatively easy to feel passionate about some of the miserable experiences and conditions that humankind suffers all over the world. We get upset about many injustices and tragedies. In addition, we can feel distressed about the suffering or the threats to the survival of animals in the world. But …
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Blog postWhere have all the wildflowers gone? Meadow Saffron is rare in Northamptonshire. Wildflowers are becoming extinct at the rate of nearly one hundred per year according to a report from Plantlife.
WHY IS THIS? Here is the first in a series of articles exploring the many different reasons.
Increased Development All development whether located in rural or urban areas will have some wildflower or habitat interest. Habitat loss cannot be avoided when land is converted -
Blog postOrganic gardening is easier than you might think. You can have an attractive and productive garden without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Make your own compost. Natural fertilizer can be made from garden waste and scraps from the kitchen. It is good to include vegetable peelings, fruit waste, tea bags, plant prunings and grass cuttings. Cardboard …
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Blog postWILD BEES such as bumblebees and solitary bees are facing rapid decline. Although it’s good to know that a few simple steps (see below*) that could encourage wild bees to thrive in your garden. We are increasingly aware of the reduction in our wild bee population and realising the impact of this on many important food …
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Blog postThe small garden and wildlife. If you like the idea of a wildlife garden, but only have a tiny space, here are a few ideas to help:- Consider walls where you can incorporate planting. There are many wildflowers that enjoy growing in cracks and crevices. These include Ivy-leaved Toad-flax and Red Valerian. Red Valerian, in …
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Blog postWildlife gardeners love to attract butterflies to their gardens. This is is not difficult if you plant nectar-rich flowers. For best results, leave some weeds growing in the garden in order to provide food plants for caterpillars. I always allow a large patch of garlic mustard grow by the hedge because I know it is a …
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Blog postBegin by considering the structural components of your garden. The trees and hedges should be native if possible- although other species can be good for wildlife. Native trees in the U.K. include:- Alder, Ash, Aspen, Birch, Bird cherry & Wild cherry, Crab-apple, Field maple, Hazel, Holly, Juniper, Oak, Scot’s pine, Rowan, Yew, Whitebeam, Willow …
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