Royal Horticultural Society garden wildlife tips

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has some timely tips for gardeners during this season of fallen leaves and chilly weather.  Bird feeders are a big attraction all year, but especially in the winter when natural forage is harder to come by.  Keep seeds, nuts and table scraps available, but be sure to clean feeders regularly, [...]

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2010 International Year of Biodiversity

As a rule, the British are famous for their devotion to neat, organized and carefully manicured lawns and gardens.  However, this tendency is in opposition to the surge towards biodiversity and the encouragement of ‘natural’ habitats for plants and animals.

You don’t have to let the nettles take over, and nobody suggests a “just forget about [...]

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