Bugs Galore!
How typical! It is exactly at this time of year, when all we want to do is enjoy some time in the garden – planting, lounging and gorging on barbecues – that all those bugs and creepy crawlies seem to...
View ArticlePrimrose celebrates National Insect Week
Today marks the start of National Insect Week, a whole week of events and awareness across the UK. Many insects are vital to the garden, so join us in celebrating British bugs! We have a selection of...
View ArticleJune in the Garden – Mr Digwell
Actually, most of June so far has taken place in the shed, the greenhouse, the kitchen, the garage – almost anywhere but the garden! The problem with a wet June is that as far as the plants go, on the...
View ArticleCharity Spotlight: Bumblebee Conservation Trust
The second charity we’re supporting for this year’s National Garden SleepOut is the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. In the past 80 years, the number of bees has been plummeting and two species of...
View ArticleLessons from the Garden SleepOut
Amid the excitement and success of the National Garden SleepOut I was keen to use the event as an opportunity to educate my children regarding its purpose. In addition to being a fabulous excuse to...
View ArticleCreating a Creature-Friendly Garden
There are many advantages to encouraging wildlife to thrive in your garden. Not only is it fascinating to witness nature up close (especially if you have children), but encouraging certain types of...
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