In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line teaches us about ivy-leaved toadflax (Cymbalaria muralis), a wildflower originally introduced to the UK in the 1600s which has since become…
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line teaches us about herb-robert (geranium robertanium), a native wildflower with plenty of benefits to wildlife as well as a fascinating history in…
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line teaches us all about yarrow (Achillea millefolium), a native wildflower which holds a wealth of beneficial qualities for pollinators, its neighbouring…
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.
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line explores a year in the life of the common foxglove, and explains why it's such a beneficial plant for bees and other insects in the garden.
Since the start of 2024, Andrew Robinson has been leading free monthly wildflower walks at Brockholes, sharing the beauty and secrets of the blooming landscape with curious visitors. Here he…
Common ragwort is an abundant and valuable native wildflower that is important for a variety of invertebrates, most notably the cinnabar moth caterpillar.
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.
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.
