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Dig It – December Tips from the Secret Gardener
The Secret Gardener investigates which species just one lichen-covered branch could be supporting and reminds you to be careful when bringing twigs inside.
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Big Butterfly Count data proves its worth
A study has revealed the importance of information gathered by the Big Butterfly Count
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Neonicotinoid pesticide ban – good news for wildlife
Butterfly Conservation welcomes ban on harmful pesticides
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Dig It - September Tips From The Secret Gardener
Michaelmas-daisies are one of the stars of the autumn flowerbed, providing nectar for butterflies – such as the Red Admiral - when other plants are starting to fade.
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Myer's Allotment work parties beginning again.
The Winter season of work parties at Myers Allotment are starting again on Tuesday 19th September. Why not come along and take part?
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Field Studies Council courses bring you closer to nature
The Field Studies Council (FSC) is concerned about a public lack of wildlife identification skills -
Keep On Counting
Despite some dodgy weather, this summer’s Big Butterfly Count is going really well. Take part this weekend and help us make it the biggest ever!
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Dig It - August Tips From The Secret Gardener
As you are pottering around deadheading pay attention to which flowers are the most popular nectar sources.
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Munching Caterpillars came to my town
Student Lucy Cunningham decided to change her life to help wildlife.
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Butterflies and sunburn - life as a Lulworth Skipper intern
Graduate Fiona Bell reveals life as an intern with Butterfly Conservation
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How Can You Can Help Butterflies? Get Planting!
Butterfly Conservation Ambassador and wildlife gardening writer Kate Bradbury explains how you can help reverse butterfly declines by planting a plot for pollinators...
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Plant A Pot For Pollinators
You can be butterfly-friendly on a budget and you don't even need a garden!
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Dig It – May Tips from the Secret Gardener
Let an area of grass grow long or sow an area with a mix of wildflowers and grasses to provide food and shelter for butterflies, moths and other wildlife.
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Glum in the garden
If you had the feeling that there weren’t many butterflies on the wing last summer then the results of one of Butterfly Conservation’s major surveys will bear out your suspicions.
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Look Out For: Comma Butterflies
At last, butterflies are starting to emerge in numbers after the winter and, on a fine April day, you stand a good chance of spotting a Comma butterfly.
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Dig It – April Tips from the Secret Gardener
The Verbena family includes useful nectar plants for butterflies and other pollinators.
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Lancashire Butterfly Conservation helps Fund Ground-breaking new micro moths book: ‘Micro-moth Field Tips’
New publication announced. BC Lancashire branch supports new Micro Moth Field Tips book launch. Details of pre-publication offer.
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Dig It - March Tips from the Secret Gardener
All of us can contribute to improving the area around our homes for wildlife - whether rural or urban - and one way is by sowing wildflower seed.
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Desert crossing for high flying butterfly
Much has been learned in recent years about the amazing migration of the Painted Lady.
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Performing Peacocks
The depths of winter are typically a quiet time for butterflies and moths but this doesn’t mean there’s nothing of interest going on in the world of Lepidoptera.
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Dig It – February tips from the Secret Gardener
Being a committed wildlife gardener means compromising a little on the tidiness of your garden to protect the overwintering sites of insects and other creatures.
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Dig it – December Tips from the Secret Gardener
Holly is one of the plants most strongly associated with Christmas, but it is also a useful resource for butterflies and moths.
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Joint working protects the Silver-studded Blue
Butterfly Conservation and the Dorset Wildlife Trust have been working together to protect the rare Silver-studded Blue on its island stronghold.
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Look out for: moths in November
Butterflies are tucked away for winter or have emigrated to warmer climes, but for some moths the year is just getting started.
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Dig it – November's tips from the Secret Gardener
Heather is an attractive, evergreen shrub that can bring colour to your garden all year-round. It's also a useful nectar source for butterflies and moths and the foodplant of several caterpillars.
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Dig It – October’s Tips from the Secret Gardener
Create a bulb lasagne for butterflies by layering bulbs in a container. Follow the Secret Gardeners recommendations and your plants will flower in succession from February to July.