Self-Seeded Wildflower Meadow Thrives Without Planting
A Norfolk field left uncultivated and cut for hay once yearly now hosts over 150 plant species, showing nature can restore meadows without commercial seed mixes.
Category : Conservation
Barbican to give away 2,000 free plant cuttings
The Barbican Conservatory will give away over 2,000 plant cuttings before its three-year closure for a £231m restoration. A third adoption event is set for December 2.
Ex-Marine's horse charity helps veterans heal
Jock Hutchinson, 63, founded HorseBack UK, a charity using horsemanship to support military veterans with PTSD and injuries, after his own life fell apart.
Wild Macadamia Hunters Seek to Save 'World's Finest Nut'
Wild macadamia trees in Queensland's rainforests may hold the genetic key to saving the vulnerable $2bn global industry, say conservationists hunting for the rare plants.
Free entry to Welsh castles and gardens this September
Castles, gardens and churches across south Wales will offer free entry, events and guided tours this September as part of the annual Open Doors initiative.
Kitchen ingredient keeps wheelie bins free of flies and maggots
Sprinkling salt on the bottom of wheelie bins can repel flies and maggots, absorb moisture and reduce unpleasant odours, according to cleaning hacks shared on Instagram.
Grapefruit skins and beer traps can control garden slugs
Head gardener Tom Brown says grapefruit skins and beer traps can keep slug numbers manageable until November, advising gardeners to remove hiding places and apply nematodes.
Remove shower limescale with natural lemon or vinegar cleaner
Mira Showers says citric acid in lemon or acetic acid in vinegar is your best weapon against limescale, avoiding abrasive chemicals that can damage bathroom fittings.
Add 1 item to soil for fuller lavender blooms, expert says
Gardening expert Annette Thurmon says adding sand or gravel mulch to soil can encourage lavender to produce fuller, more vibrant blooms by reducing nutrient density.
Dog food recalled over potential dry eye link
Years dog food recalled after reports of dry eye in pets. Company found potential link to buckwheat ingredient, affecting 0.1% of customers. Owners urged to stop feeding immediately.
Drought reveals wartime Nissen huts at Dinefwr Estate
Prolonged dry weather in Carmarthenshire has exposed outlines of former Nissen huts at Dinefwr Estate, revealing a hidden wartime past.
Gardeners can use cardboard to keep weeds at bay all year
Gardeners can keep weeds at bay all year by repurposing cardboard, a household item that typically ends up in the bin. This eco-friendly method blocks sunlight, suppresses growth, and improves soil health.
Dozens join dig at Bronze Age cairns before rebuild
Hundreds joined an archaeological dig at the Two Lads Bronze Age cairns before their rebuild. The Woodland Trust is restoring the monuments into beehive shapes, with work starting August 10 and completion expected by early autumn.
Cleaners praise citric acid as 'game-changer' for shower limescale
A professional cleaner recommends citric acid over white vinegar for removing shower limescale, with a simple spray recipe that works in 10-15 minutes.
Keep Wasps Away with £3 Herb They Can't Stand
A £3 pot of thyme can deter wasps from summer barbecues, as the herb's strong scent confuses their sense of smell, according to Parkers Garden Company.
Rats flee gardens at one sniff of onions, experts say
Onions repel rats with their pungent smell and taste, say experts from Epic Gardening and Buzz Boss. Place one where rats enter and they will run out of your garden.
Banish Patio Weeds With 2 Kitchen Items — Clear Winner
A test of two natural weed-killing methods on a UK patio found a homemade vinegar spray beat boiling water on ease and results, with both being cost-effective.
Hoylake's seven-year beach battle: Rows, slogans and Shrek
Hoylake's beach has sparked a seven-year 'nasty' row, with arguments in pubs, social media spats, and Shrek-themed banners. Both sides claim a 'vocal minority' is behind the division.
Birmingham park cleanup after traveller encampment
A Birmingham park is being cleaned after a seven-day traveller encampment with 40 caravans, horses, and dogs left litter and excrement. The council is decontaminating the site.
Salford Quays floating landscape plan approved
Salford council approves £170,000 for a floating wetland on the River Irwell near Ordsall Hall, aiming to boost biodiversity and water quality.
Five homes destroyed in Caerphilly fire
Five homes were completely destroyed in a fire in Pantside, Newbridge, Caerphilly borough. Firefighters remain at the scene, with no casualties reported.
Shops urged to withdraw disposable barbecues over wildfire risk
PM Andy Burnham urges all retailers to pull disposable barbecues as England and Wales see record wildfire numbers, with 1,017 fires this year.
NRW lifts restrictions on Llanelli recycling centre after fly issue
Natural Resources Wales has lifted a partial suspension notice on AMG Resources Limited in Llanelli after significant improvements were made to address a fly infestation that made residents ill.
Veteran returns to Korean War memorial he helped create
Adam McKenzie, 97, one of only two surviving Korean War veterans in Scotland, returned to the national memorial he helped create on the 73rd anniversary of the conflict's end.
RSPCA: 7 reasons pigeons deserve respect, not ridicule
Pigeons are intelligent, loyal, and historically vital. The RSPCA shares 7 reasons why these urban birds deserve more respect and kindness.
Clarkson's Farm Expert Urges Water for Birds
Hannah Bourne-Taylor, from Clarkson's Farm, urges everyone with a garden to put out water for birds as UK heatwave hits 35C, with amber alerts issued.
Roman Shipwreck with Amphorae Found off Sicily
Carabinieri divers discovered a Roman shipwreck off Sicily, finding hundreds of amphorae and anchor parts about 3 miles from Mazara del Vallo.
New Forest wildfire devastates rare heathland habitat
A wildfire in the New Forest has damaged an area the size of 140 football pitches, devastating vital heathland habitat for rare wildlife.
New Forest fire: Drivers told to flee A31 blaze as 26 engines battle
A vehicle fire on the A31 in Hampshire spread to heathland, prompting police to urge drivers to flee their cars. Over 20 fire engines are tackling the blaze, with the road closed in both directions.
Falkland Referendum Sought Over Salmon Farm Plans
Falkland Islanders, divided over a massive salmon farm proposal, are calling for a referendum, citing loss of confidence in a biased consultation process.
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