Buff-tailed bumblebee
Spot these giants of the bumblebee world during springtime. They can be seen buzzing from flower to flower getting their pollen fix.
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Urban Food Growing
How any growing space, large or small, can grow food in an urban environment
Growing together!
June is all about people coming together. Find out about volunteering, community events and workshops across the UK.
How to provide bushes for nesting birds
In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?
Growing Microgreens: tiny indoor plants with a mighty punch!
Alice Whitehead from Garden Organic shares her tips for growing microgreens - try them anywhere you have a little light in your house, and feast on gorgeous fresh veg even in the depths of winter…
Irish Cream Tiramisu and Tarte au Citron with Vanilla Bean Meringue
Irish Cream Tiramisu and Tarte au Citron with Vanilla Bean Meringue
Eight tips for growing without peat
Alice Whitehead from Garden Organic shares advice on using peat-free compost in your garden
Orange-tip
It’s easy to see where these butterflies get their name – the males have bright orange tips on their wings! See them from early spring through to summer in meadows, woodland and hedges.
King diving beetle
Britain's largest 'diving beetle' is an impressive creature, though it's not easy to find.
Dechrau Arni
All the tips and tricks you need to get started with growing food for you and wildlife.
How to do companion planting
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.
Bullfinch
The rose-red breast, large black cap and thick bill make the bullfinch easy to identify. A plump-looking bird of woodlands, hedgerows and orchards, it also frequents gardens.