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Round-leaved sundew
The carnivorous lifestyle of the round-leaved sundew makes this heathland plant a fascinating species. The round leaves have sticky, 'dew'-covered tendrils that tempt in unsuspecting…
Nature for climate funding achieves peatlands successes
The Government’s Nature for Climate (NfC) funding scheme is drawing to a close in March 2025 (as far as we know) and we at Yorkshire Peat Partnership wanted to take a little time to celebrate what…
How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
Banded demoiselle
The Banded demoiselle can be seen flitting around slow-moving rivers, ponds and lakes. The males are metallic blue, with a distinctive dark band across their wings, and the females are a shiny…
How to make a bee hotel
Solitary bees are important pollinators and a gardener’s friend. Help them by building a bee hotel for your home or garden and watch them buzz happily about their business.
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
How to feed birds in your garden
Find out how to attract birds into your garden all year round.
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
How to plant a tree
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
How to conserve water
If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.
How to attract bumblebees to your garden
The best plants for bumblebees! Bees are important pollinating insects, but they are under threat. You can help them by planting bumblebee-friendly flowers.