From London to Broadstairs: Building a wildlife garden by the sea
Eighteen months ago, I swapped city life in London for the Kent coast, and it has been one of the best decisions I've made for connecting with nature...
Create a wilder garden this winter
Wilder Gardens Officer, Ellen Tout, talks about her favourite parts of the winter garden and what you can do to make your space a sanctuary for wildlife.
The benefits & abundance of perennial vegetables & fruit
Typically, most gardeners and farmers grow annual vegetable crops. But perennial fruit and vegetables, which grow and produce food for many years, are becoming increasingly popular. Learn why...
How to create a garden for people and wildlife
Volunteer Wild About Gardens Advisor Penny Brook takes us on a journey through her garden to share how they create a flower-filled haven for both people to relax and wildlife to flourish.
7 top tips for a wildlife-friendly garden
Wild About Gardens Officer Ellen Tout shares how we can all turn our gardens into wildlife havens with these top tips.
Into the Wilderness: A garden wilding experiment in Kent
This blog about garden wilding is written by Sally Edge, the owner/founder of Langdon Court, where we will host an open garden for the third time in 2025!
How to create a wildlife pond
Judith Hathrill, Wild About Gardens volunteer, writes all about her garden pond and why it's so vital for wildlife.
Summer flowers for a wildlife-friendly garden
Looking to create a garden that’s not just beautiful but also provides a range of benefits for wildlife, as well as ongoing summer flowers? There’s lots of consider when choosing plants. I’m the Wild About Gardens Officer at Kent Wildlife Trust and these are my favourite summer plants that are blooming in my garden this season.