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Gardening For Nature

All planting and garden maintenance has nature at its heart

Careful Planting

Anything planted has prior research to check the benefits

Since 2024

The project was started in 2024 and already attracts a diverse variety of wildlife

2023

Assessment Year

2024

Planting Prioritised

2025

Allow Natural Changes

2026

Wild plant sowing

Why are we doing it?

Nature is in crisis—it needs all of us, now.

Wild gardens give nature the space it needs to thrive by providing diverse habitats, food sources, and shelter for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife without the pressures of intensive human control.

About the Plot

You too can help

Small changes make a big difference

Big or small garden, we can all make a difference

Simple changes

You can help!

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Plant Native

Choose native plants to support local wildlife and pollinators.

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Reduce Chemicals

Avoid pesticides and herbicides that harm beneficial insects.

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Leave Wild

Let parts of your garden grow naturally to create habitats.

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Save Water

Collect rainwater and use it wisely to protect natural resources.

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Feed Wildlife

Provide food sources like berries, seeds, and nectar-rich flowers.

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Build Habitats

Add log piles, ponds, or bird boxes to encourage biodiversity.

Some of The Garden Jungle Wildlife

A few of our Visitors and Residents

Great Spotted Woodpecker
Copyright: Simon Marlow

Great Spotted Woodpecker

BlackCap
Copyright: Simon Marlow

BlackCap

Dragonfly
Copyright: Simon Marlow

Dragonfly

Shield Bug
Copyright: Simon Marlow

Shield Bug

Hoverfly
Copyright: Simon Marlow

Hoverfly

Orangetip Butterfly
Copyright: Simon Marlow

Orangetip Butterfly