Meadow Plant Identification for Intermediates
A closer look at some of the lesser known and harder to identify meadow plants with GWT Ecologist Andy Karran
A closer look at some of the lesser known and harder to identify meadow plants with GWT Ecologist Andy Karran
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
Early summer is one of the peak times to see birds in our gardens. Feeders are full of families taking advantage of easy food - there are six blue tits on one feeder as I write this. And there is…
A short, but pretty plant of unimproved grasslands, the Green-winged orchid gets its name from the green veins in the 'hood' of its flowers. Look for it in May and June.
If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.
Chinese water deer are easily distinguished from other deer by their strange teddy bear like appearance and the huge canine tusks displayed by the stags.
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Similar to the Common backswimmer, the Lesser water boatman has oar-like legs to help it swim, but it does not swim upside-down. It is herbivorous and can be found at the surface of ponds, lakes…
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
Toadflax-leaved St John's-wort has star-shaped, bright yellow flowers. It is a rare plant, with most of its population existing on Dartmoor. It likes steep, sunny slopes, acidic soils and…
Large scale drainage in the UK has seen a massive reduction in the range of this sensitive aquatic plant which now only occurs in around 50 sites in England.