Wetlands
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
By Shaun Waycott, Avon Wildlife Trust Wildflower Nursery Manager
We tend to think of spring as the best time to plant. But here at Avon Wildlife Trust’s Wildflower Nursery, we are wondering…
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
The Leyland cypress, or 'Leylandii', is a notorious tree that has been widely planted for its fast-growing nature. It easily can get out of control, shading gardens at the expense of…
Join us for an afternoon plant sale and afternoon tea at the Folk House in Portishead
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
This bumpy shell lives up to its name and lives partly buried in the seabed along the west coast of Great Britain.