Habitat Aid

05/10/2026

Crocus speciosus doing its thing in the meadow here. 😍 Bulbs can go really well in wildflower meadows…

02/10/2026

A healthy garden or wild space isn’t just about what happens within its boundaries - it’s also connecting to the wider landscape.

Wildlife corridors, like our hedge and scrub here, are routes that allow animals, insects and other species to move safely between habitats. Hedges, wildflower verges, ponds, woodland edges, tree lines and even small gaps between gardens can all help create these vital connections.

For a hedgehog, it might be a hole under a garden fence. For a frog, a chain of ponds. For a butterfly, a series of flower-rich habitats.

Individually, these spaces may seem small. Connected together, they form a lifeline for wildlife.

Think beyond your boundary - every connected habitat can make a difference.

23/09/2026

🌿 Grower Spotlight: Ewan Thomson, Isle of Skye

Our native bluebell bulbs have a special story behind them - they’re grown and harvested by hand, by Ewan Thomson, from his croft at Fiscavaig on the Isle of Skye.

When Ewan first began working the croft, he discovered that it was home to large numbers of native bluebells. For 30 years, the land had been largely neglected, allowing the bluebells to spread beneath the bracken — emerging each spring as a carpet of vivid blue.

Today, he harvests bulbs from small areas, under strict limits designed to protect the wider population. Each bulb is hand-selected, washed and dried before being graded. Wild native bluebells are protected across the UK, so Ewan is licensed by NatureScot.

There’s another important part to this work. Before he could get a license to sell the bulbs, Ewan had to have the site surveyed by a botanist to check for Spanish bluebells, helping to ensure that only genuine native bluebells are harvested and reducing the risk of hybridisation with the UK’s native species – this is the biggest threat to the native bluebell in the UK.

Our native bluebells carry a little piece of Skye with them — and, with the right conditions, they can establish, multiply and become a beautiful part of their new landscape for years to come.

Support the growers who care for the landscapes they grow from.

22/09/2026

We’re launching a major conservation project to help restore populations of one of England’s most threatened bumblebees, the Moss carder bumblebee 🐝

Moss carder bee recovery in England is a three-year initiative that will be delivered by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust alongside experts at the University of Cambridge. The project will focus on three key landscapes across England:
🌊 Kent’s coastal grasslands, grazing marshes and sea walls
🌾 Cornwall’s coastal grasslands, dunes and heathland
⛰️ The North Pennines’ upland fringe landscape

Once widespread in the UK, the Moss carder bumblebee is now in decline and is largely found in small, fragmented populations. With its distinctive velvety ginger-yellow appearance, this rare species faces significant challenges due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

Working alongside local landowners and communities, we’ll trial habitat improvements, deepen our understanding of this rare species, and identify the conservation actions that can help secure its future.

Find out more about the project: https://ow.ly/6rPR50ZQ2mr

Natural England

22/09/2026

Does nature matter to you?

National Lottery funding is being reviewed for the first time in years - and the public is being asked about the causes it should support. A consultation is open until 23 September.

If you believe in projects that create healthy rivers, bring back wildlife and ensure accessible nature spaces for everyone, please add your voice.

Together we can help ensure nature is part of the good causes the lottery supports across the UK. 💚

Share your views here 👇
https://action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/199433/action/1?ea.tracking.id=TWT%C2%A0

20/09/2026

Loved this weekend. I so enjoy these festivals of ideas, and would be great if this local one became established. Talking about today and enjoying a c***r - obvs not on a main stage!

18/09/2026

17/09/2026

Pond plant season may be over, but now is a great time to plan for a new pond 🌿

Rainwater is best for establishing a healthy pond ecosystem, so by starting your project now, you’ll have plenty of time to get your pond dug and allow it to fill naturally over the winter.

Tap water can contain relatively high levels of nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen, which can encourage unwanted algae and w**d growth. Harvesting rainwater can help reduce this potential issue during your pond’s first year.

Planning a larger project (over 16 linear metres)? Consider using pre-established coir mats or rolls around the edge. Our coir is pre-grown outdoors for a minimum of 6 months and contains only native plants: an instant way to add biodiversity, naturalise the pond edge and create immediate impact.

Pre-planted coir is available all year round, except when the ground is frozen (minimum quantities apply).

Whether you’re creating a new wildlife pond, restoring an existing one, or working on a larger habitat project, planning ahead now means you’ll be ready for planting when the new season begins in April.

16/09/2026

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16/09/2026

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