Greater plantain
Pushing its way up through the cracks in pavements, the straw-coloured flower spikes of greater plantain or 'broadleaf plantain' are a familiar sight. This 'weed' also pops up…
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Ribwort plantain
The brown, oval flower heads of ribwort plantain balance on top of thin, wiry stems; the resulting seed heads provide food for birds in winter. Look for this 'weed' in lawns, fields and…
Weird plants
From flowers that smell like wee to leaves that look like belly buttons, here are some of our strangest plants!
Water-plantain
Water-plantain is an aquatic plant of shallow water and muddy banks. In bloom over summer, it displays tall branches of loosely clustered, pale lilac flowers.
The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Summer Flowers Spotter
Be a nature detective! Can you tick off any of these?
Make a wigwam for plants
Grow all sorts of vegetables and flowers up this cool wigwam!
Seasonal wildlife
Follow nature's changes through the year. From the red and gold leaves of autumn to the colourful woodland flowers of spring - there's always something special to see.
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!
Wildlife Watch
Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK's leading environmental action club for children and families.
The Wildlife Trusts and Illumination's MIGRATION only in cinemas
Illumination's MIGRATION & The Wildlife Trusts are teaming up to inspire families to embrace the great outdoors. In cinemas February 2
Wildlife photography
You don't need a fancy camera to take some great wildlife shots, sometimes a photo on phone can be twice as good!