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How to grow bluebells: a guide to growing native bluebells in your garden
Why not try growing bluebells in your garden? Here are six good reasons why, along with our top bluebell growing tips.
Kate Lewthwaite • 28 Mar 2019
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How to tell male and female ospreys apart
How do you tell male and female ospreys apart? And how can you tell the difference between our resident Loch Arkaig pair, Louis and Aila, and other local birds?
George Anderson • 28 Mar 2019
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10 common garden birds to spot on your bird feeder
Find out all about the common British garden birds, what to feed them and how to identify them.
Hannah Vickers • 21 Mar 2019
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Wildflowers for bees: how to attract bees to your garden
Wild bees and other pollinators are in decline. But there are things you can do in your garden to help reverse this trend including increasing food and habitat. Includes our top nine bee-friendly wildflowers to plant in your garden.
Helen Keating • 18 Mar 2019
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What do frogs eat? And more frog facts
Frogs are carnivorous amphibians; UK species feed on a range of insects. Find out more about what they eat and learn how to build a frog pond.
Rachel Hoskins • 18 Mar 2019
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Easter egg hunts – ideas, clues and games for kids
Planning an Easter egg hunt? Get inspired with outdoor ideas for all ages – from woodland egg hunts to scavenger hunts, and tips for to egg decorating.
Danielle Wesley • 18 Mar 2019
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10 weird and wacky woodland wildlife wonders
From fruity slugs and spiders to a curry and Mr Whippy ice creams – welcome to the little-known wonders of UK woodland!
Andy Bond • 15 Mar 2019
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British trees to plant in your garden: 14 native tree ideas
British trees pack a big punch in your garden. Make space for one or two you’ll have year-round interest and be supporting wildlife too. Here's our top 14 native trees to plant in your garden.
Helen Keating • 06 Mar 2019
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Deforestation and climate change: what's the link?
Climate change is a global concern that challenges all of us. But what do deforestation and climate change mean? What's their relationship? And how can you help?
Nick Atkinson • 04 Mar 2019
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Why do hares box? And other hare facts
Find out why brown hares can be seen boxing in fields during the month of March, earning them their 'mad March' name, along with lots of other facts about hares.
Russell Hedley • 04 Mar 2019