Common pipistrelle
The common pipistrelle is so small, it can fit into a matchbox! Despite its size, it can easily eat 3,000 insects a night: look for it flitting around the garden or a lit lamp post as it chases…
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About Us
Find out more about Coronation Gardens or Food and Nature, and the partners involved: The Wildlife Trusts, The Women's Institute, Incredible Edible and Garden Organic.
Birds
Discover some of the birds that you're most likely to spot in a garden or allotment.
Greenfinch
An attractive, olive-green bird, the greenfinch regularly visits birdtables and feeders in gardens. Look for a bright flash of yellow on its wings as it flies.
Broad centurion
The Broad centurion, or 'Green soldier fly', is one of our most common soldier flies, and is often found in gardens. It has hairy eyes and a metallic blue or bronze body. It is an…
Zebra spider
As its name suggests, the zebra spider has the familiar black-and-white stripes of a zebra, making it very distinctive. It can be found stalking its prey on rocks, trees and walls, particularly in…
Leafy Greens
Tender baby leaves or broad stemmed edible shoots, including: pea shoots, lettuce, spinach, kale, watercress and Swiss chard.
Spiced Ginger Pear Upside-down Cake
Pears are in season in September so make the most of them with this delicious cake.
Bywyd gwyllt yr ardd
Discover some of the wonderful wildlife you could find in your garden
Recipes
Make the most of home-grown seasonal food with recipes from the WI and Bake with Lucie.
Cartrefi i fywyd gwyllt
Invite more wildlife into your garden by providing natural homes like long grass and log piles.
Planning A Space To Grow Food
Here's a resolution you'll want to keep! Make this year the year of Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature. If you are starting from scratch, this blog will help you, whether you have a…