During the dark, damp, cold winter months the thought of hibernation can sound very appealing – tuck yourself away somewhere nice and cosy and sleep until spring arrives. But is that really what…

Now in its fifth year, we conducted our annual Hedgehog Hotspots survey once again this autumn. Hundreds of you took the time to report your sightings; here’s what we learned about how hedgehogs…

By ripping up that paving and laying a new lawn you might that think that you are doing your bit for nature, but if that turf has been grown on peat then you could be doing more harm than good.…

During summer it’s incredibly important to support our local wildlife where we can. Long periods of drought can cause dehydration and can lead to plants drying out, meaning less pollen and nectar…

Last year we spoke to a number of peat-free growers about making peat-free plants a reality. With the announcement of a ban on the use of peat in commercial horticulture from 2026, how have things…

Going 100 per cent peat-free is an amazing step that you can make to help support our environment and fight climate change. Here’s how to do it.

Spring is peeking it’s way around the corner (and through the soil in the form of crocuses and daffys) which means that gardeners all around have been busily preparing for the growing season.…

We are so proud of what we have been able to achieve through The Greenhouse Project; transforming the previously derelict and unusable greenhouses of Witton Country Park into a beloved community…

This year, an incredible 1,201 of you took part in our annual hedgehog survey. Here's what the results tell us about the state of hedgehogs in Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside.

Last month’s photography competition theme was ‘Garden Wildlife’. To many people's surprise gardens are home to an abundance of breathtaking wildlife. As a result, we received some wonderful…