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Nature in the garden

By Richard Jones on 23/11/2011 12:48:35

There is a delicate balance between wanting to see nature in the garden, and suffering the consequences of its visits. I am decidedly at the easy end of the spectrum, and all I have to worry about are a few dollops of fox faeces in return for close


Gardening for bumblebees

By Kate Bradbury on 14/01/2011 15:19:00

A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology suggests that gardens make better habitats for bumblebees than the countryside. This isn't surprising, as field margins and hedgerows have become scarce over the years, so many species


Dogs in the garden

By Adam Pasco on 22/06/2009 14:33:37

Do dogs and gardening mix? I'd have to say yes, despite the state of my lawn! Magic, our miniature poodle, is a great companion, offering the unconditional love only dogs can give. She's most often observed at this time of year belly-up on the lawn


Denmans Garden

By on 11/04/2013 12:23:21

653Denmans Lane, Fontwell, West Sussex01243 542 808www.denmans-garden.co.ukBN18 0SUOpen all year, daily, 9.30am-5pm (or dusk if earlier – phone or see website for winter times). Adults £4.95, OAPs £4.75, children (5-16) £3.95.parking,toilets,full-disabled,plants,refreshments,food-drink,shop


Cambo Gardens

By on 11/04/2013 12:22:58

905Cambo Estate, Kingsbarns, St Andrews, Fife01333 450 054www.camboestate.comKY16 8QDOpen all year, daily, 10am-4.30pm. Adults/OAPs £5, under-16s free. Single discount with card: 50%. Card not valid on event days or special open days (phone or see website for details), & not vali...


Ryton Gardens

By on 11/04/2013 12:22:24

774Wolston Lane, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry, Warwickshire024 7630 3517www.rytongardens.co.ukCV8 3LGOpen all year, daily, 10am-5pm. Adults £5.50, OAPs/children (5-16) £3.50. Single discount with card: 25%. parking,toilets,full-disabled,plants,refreshments,picnic,shop


Moths in the garden

By Kate Bradbury on 12/02/2013 17:31:47

is habitat loss in urban areas, caused by the paving of front gardens and the building over of back gardens. Changes in farming practices, such as the widespread use of pesticides, are also cited.There are quite a few moths in my garden. I love seeing them


Gardening for bats

By Kate Bradbury on 22/07/2011 16:56:22

It's easy to consider bees and birds when gardening – we see plenty of them if we grow the right plants – but what about bats? Emerging from their roosts at dusk and returning by dawn, they can often go unnoticed.My partner is a huge fan of bats


Hedgehogs in the garden

By Kate Bradbury on 28/10/2011 13:28:15

are declining so alarmingly, but the usual factors are likely to blame: in rural areas, there are fewer hedgerows to provide shelter, while use of pesticides removes a vital source of their food. In towns and cities, small, over-tidy and paved gardens reduce


Robins in the garden

By Adam Pasco on 28/12/2009 09:14:58

Their image has adorned many a Christmas card decorating homes up and down the land, but venture out into your garden over the coming days and you'll hopefully come face-to-face with your own resident robin.At least one robin has made my garden its


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