Dragons in your garden
Shy reptiles have a real sense of the wild about them, but did you know they can be found in many garden settings?
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Helping plants survive slugs and snails
Gardeners often ask Wild About Gardens advisors (WAGAs) how they can protect their plants from slugs and snails without using harmful chemicals, and still encourage the wildlife that feeds on them…
Wild About Gardens - Slugs: friend or foe?
Slugs are often seen as enemies, even by the most dedicated wildlife gardeners. However, they can be the gardener’s friend, not just a hated foe. Read on to discover how Penny and Peter Brook have…
The Delights of Spring
"Come and share with us what we have seen on our wanderings down a Kent countryside lane". Go on a virtual walk with Lynne and Peter Flower, voluntary wardens for Kent Wildlife Trust.…
Beautiful insect-friendly plants for damp places
Penny and Peter Brook were awarded Gold by Wild about Gardens in 2012 and since then they have worked as volunteers for the scheme. They love gardening for wildlife and want to encourage others to…
Managing pests in your garden
In the previous blog we reviewed advice from Wild about Gardens Advisor Val Rea on how healthy soil and plants help fruit and vegetables survive pests, as well as making gardens more wildlife…
Grow your own organic garden
Experienced fruit and vegetable gardener Val Rea, who has been a Wild About Gardens Advisor for nearly ten years, shares with us her experience and offers tips on how you can create your own…
Gardening for Wildlife
Penny and Peter Brook were awarded Gold by Wild about Gardens in 2012 and since then they have worked as volunteers for the scheme. They love gardening for wildlife and want to encourage others to…