Knopper gall wasp
The knopper gall wasp produces knobbly red, turning to brown, growths, or 'galls', on the acorns of Pedunculate Oak. Inside the gall, the larvae of the wasp feed on the host tissues, but…
The knopper gall wasp produces knobbly red, turning to brown, growths, or 'galls', on the acorns of Pedunculate Oak. Inside the gall, the larvae of the wasp feed on the host tissues, but…
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
A tall orchid of woodland and scrub, the broad-leaved helleborine has greenish, purple-tinged flowers that look a little 'drooping'. Strongly veined, oval leaves spiral around its stem…
Reduce your travel emissions
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Solitary bees are important pollinators and a gardener’s friend. Help them by building a bee hotel for your home or garden and watch them buzz happily about their business.
Create space for visitors in your garden with these!
Preserve nature's patterns with this nifty leaf craft!
Build your own bat box and give a bat a safe place to roost.
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.
View birds close up by making your own hide.
Have a go at making this to float on water.