Gardening & All Things Wild

How choosing British native flowers for spring cuts carbon and boosts early pollinators

How choosing British native flowers for spring ...

Eleanor Ashford

Choosing British native flowers supports local biodiversity, reduces carbon footprints, and nourishes native pollinators, creating resilient, sustainable gardens rich in heritage and ecological value.

How choosing British native flowers for spring ...

Eleanor Ashford

Choosing British native flowers supports local biodiversity, reduces carbon footprints, and nourishes native pollinators, creating resilient, sustainable gardens rich in heritage and ecological value.

How to build a habitat pile from garden prunings and fallen branches to shelter overwintering insects

How to build a habitat pile from garden pruning...

Eleanor Ashford

Autumn invites gardeners to build habitat piles from garden waste, providing essential winter refuge for insects and small wildlife, supporting biodiversity and ecological balance.

How to build a habitat pile from garden pruning...

Eleanor Ashford

Autumn invites gardeners to build habitat piles from garden waste, providing essential winter refuge for insects and small wildlife, supporting biodiversity and ecological balance.

Build a Wildlife Haven with Native, Drought-Tolerant Flowers and Zero Synthetic Supports

Build a Wildlife Haven with Native, Drought-Tol...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating a wildlife-friendly garden involves using drought-tolerant native plants, fostering natural soil health, embracing seasonal rhythms, and welcoming a touch of wildness for sustainable, vibrant habitats.

Build a Wildlife Haven with Native, Drought-Tol...

Eleanor Ashford

Creating a wildlife-friendly garden involves using drought-tolerant native plants, fostering natural soil health, embracing seasonal rhythms, and welcoming a touch of wildness for sustainable, vibrant habitats.

How to plan your planting around pollinators and still enjoy colour from early spring to late autumn

How to plan your planting around pollinators an...

Eleanor Ashford

Planting with pollinators in mind blends beauty and ecology, using native species and layered blooms from spring to autumn to support bees, butterflies, and biodiversity.

How to plan your planting around pollinators an...

Eleanor Ashford

Planting with pollinators in mind blends beauty and ecology, using native species and layered blooms from spring to autumn to support bees, butterflies, and biodiversity.

How to plan your spring garden around heritage vegetables that support soil and season

How to plan your spring garden around heritage ...

Eleanor Ashford

Planting a heritage vegetable garden this spring combines tradition with sustainability, enriching soil health, boosting biodiversity, and fostering mindful, productive gardening rooted in local climate and companion planting.

How to plan your spring garden around heritage ...

Eleanor Ashford

Planting a heritage vegetable garden this spring combines tradition with sustainability, enriching soil health, boosting biodiversity, and fostering mindful, productive gardening rooted in local climate and companion planting.

How to choose and care for native groundcovers that feed the soil and reduce weeding

How to choose and care for native groundcovers ...

Eleanor Ashford

Native groundcovers in British gardens enhance soil health, reduce weeding, support biodiversity, and create sustainable, low-maintenance landscapes adapted to local conditions and climates.

How to choose and care for native groundcovers ...

Eleanor Ashford

Native groundcovers in British gardens enhance soil health, reduce weeding, support biodiversity, and create sustainable, low-maintenance landscapes adapted to local conditions and climates.