In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line teaches us about red campion, a beautiful native wildflower which is a favourite of many pollinator species in our gardens and beyond.
Spring has arrived, and with it comes a new opportunity to help our wildlife. Thankfully, as the weather warms up, you only need to step out the back door to make a difference.
Isabelle…
Our trainee, Emma talks about the changes that spring brings to Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve and how the abundance of growth and new life would have been important to our Mesolithic predecessors.…
From woodland floors awash with bluebells to eye-catching images of the humble dandelion, we received some remarkable entries this month.
Snowdrops are one of the most iconic signs of spring, peeking through frost and snow from January to March to reassure us that new life is on the way. But where are the best places to see them?…
Some are bright and showy while others are subtle and delicate, but one thing’s for sure, all of the orchids found in our region are very special.
Once again, we have been overwhelmed with the number of stunning photographs you have sent us during yet another month of Covid-19 lockdown.
Dandelions are anything but boring 'weeds'. Our volunteer, David Merry, takes a look at the beauty and rich history surrounding this beautiful wildflower.
Dandelions are one of the most easily-recognised flowers, so why aren’t they more popular? It's time to fix this fantastic flowers image problem.
Come rain or shine, summer wildflowers bring stunning colour and scent to parks, woodlands, coasts and meadows right across our region.
