Wildlife escape on my doorstep
It's amazing what nature you can discover on your doorstep! Millie shares her favourite place and how it helps her in lockdown.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Spring flower spotter
Can you tick off any of these?
White water-lily
Look for the White water-lily in still and slow-moving water, such as ponds, ditches, lakes and canals. Its lily pads and massive, white flowers float at the water's surface.
How to plant a tree
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
Plant a bog garden
Make the waterlogged or boggy bits of garden work for nature.
How to make a gravel garden for wildlife
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.
How to provide water for wildlife
All animals need water to survive. By providing a water source in your garden, you can invite in a whole menagerie!
How to create pressed flower bookmarks
Pressed flower bookmarks make a beautiful keepsake or gift! Here's a step-by-step guide to making your own by Katie Armstong from Durham Wildlife Trust.
Large white
The large white is a common garden visitor - look out for its brilliant white wings, tipped with black.
Wood white
This dainty white butterfly is now only found in a few parts of Britain, where it flutters slowly through woodland clearings.
Dead man's fingers
These gruesome sounding creatures are actually a type of coral! They get their name as they branch out into lobes as they grow - making them look like fingers on a hand.
White campion
At night, the pretty, white blooms of white campion produce a heady scent, attracting feeding moths. Look for this wildflower along hedgerows and roadside verges, and on waste ground.