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… The fast approaching school summer holidays offer the ideal opportunity to take part in Bugs Matter, with increased … easy. iOS App Store:  Bugs Matter on the App Store (apple.com) Google Play:  Bugs Matter – Apps on Google Play …

… before it is too late … Campaigners are asking people to comment on Canterbury City Council's draft local plan, which … a swathe of countryside in the heart of the Blean Woodland Complex would be destructive and nonsensical. There are also … can be found here on SavetheBlean.org or here the Council's website ." Canterbury City Council has published its draft …

… and conservation groups expressing their fears about our future if we don’t take action for insects now.  A number of … wildlife rescue and rehabilitation charities have recently come forward with anecdotal observations linking to possible …

… and red-legged partridge, amongst others. The red-listed common cuckoo and eurasian woodcock have been recorded, and tawny owl and common buzzard are sighted frequently and suspected to be … guided me through the site’s best features, describing future management, spotting fantastic fungi, ancient …

… wildlife … With a bit of encouragement your garden can become a popular destination for a wide range of visitors. … a blank canvas to work with. Improving the stony, thin, compacted soil requires some time and effort, but many … actually prefer poorer soils, so conditions are ideal for this kind of wildlife-friendly planting. Although …

… Here's some fun facts! … It is commonly believed that the word "butterfly" is a derived … … This protects the insect and keeps water inside their bodies so they don’t dry out. … They do this to find out … and insects have their skeletons on the outside of their bodies, called the exoskeleton. … 9. Many butterflies can …

… Find out more … The future of UK farming policy was another hot topic. Many …

… list of retailers. The list below shows the peat-free composts that the larger retailers stock, to help you when … Current offer (March 2023) Ashridge Sells only peat-free compost. Own brand bedding plants are peat-free. B&Q Sells … peat free to protect the planet! Peat has been a major ingredient of the compost used in gardening for many years. This …

… and trying to avoid plastic packaged fruit and veg in the supermarket (although shopping for 1 makes that quite easy) …

… the year than other plants, meaning that by the time aphids come along, you will have some resident ladybirds to take … shady corner makes a good home for many of the garden's welcome guests. Frogs, toads, shrews, hedgehogs, ground … healthier garden for ditching the chemicals. Spraying to deal with minibeasts can often kill the animals that eat …

… that 70% of the garden plants sold at large supermarkets, DIY shops, and garden centers, contain … with the pesticide at a nursery, the neonics will be coming out in the pollen and nectar of that plant for two …

… are many examples of people doing good work too. On Tuesday 26 people from Natural England, Kent Stour Countryside … to allow more light into the woodland which will also make future management of the site easier. … Warning issued after …