Gardens a bellwether for climate change
Climate change is a global hot topic, and thanks to its unique geographical location - nestled in the south facing Undercliff and around
10 things you didn’t know about beavers…
Beavers are amazing animals. By building dams, digging ditches and coppicing trees, they can alter their surroundings in a way that has many
Back on all paws with Island Referrals
By Island Referrals Question: What do dogs, footballers, rugby players and athletes have in common? Answer: They rupture their cruciate ligaments. It’s such
Turn your old Christmas tree into a wildlife haven
Christmas trees aren’t just homes for baubles and fairies. They can also house garden birds, insects and small mammals - not in your
Holly & Mistletoe Auction
By Tony Ridd On a recent trip to Shropshire - part fun, and part work - we popped along to the annual auction
Making space for Sand Martins
Summer may seem a long way off, but the sight of sand martins soaring overhead is one of the many joys of warmer
Flying winter wonders!
Although the days are darker at this time of year, an array of other colours are brought back into our lives. Christmas lights
Keeping Christmas happy for pets
Christmas should be as much fun for our pets as for the rest of the family, but every year some end up with
Action for insects
Insects are dying out up to eight times faster than larger animals, and 41% of insect species face extinction. This is a grave
Remembering Alayna
A fundraising event in memory of Island teenager Alayna Morris started off just among her grieving family and friends – but it’s accelerated
Eleventh Memorial Ploughing Match
By Tony Ridd This year’s Memorial Ploughing Match was held at New Wolverton Farm, by kind permission of owners Professor and Mrs Williams.
Enjoy the buzz!
by Matt Noyce, Head Gardener at Quarr Abbey With an abundance of flowers on show and birdsong filling the air, Spring has definitely