Speaker: Dr Wilson Wall How to cultivate British native orchids in large and small gardens, including cultivation from seed.. A review of some of the species that can be successfully cultivated and how this has been done, with examples of garden meadows. A scientist by training and inclination Wilson started as a zoology graduate, then…Continue Reading “Free Talk: Orchid Cultivation in Gardens & Meadows”
Are you interested in joining a new wildlife gardening group within LHS to share and support your activities? Czech Conroy talked to us in May about the importance of biodiversity and the vital role gardeners can play, especially in urban areas. He has now volunteered to set up a members’ wildlife gardening group with us….Continue Reading “New LHS Wildlife Gardening Group”
“London gardens make up nearly a quarter of the capital” – what an opportunity for gardeners! Our gardens, balconies and windowsills can be important sources of nectar and food for insects, increasing their abundance and diversity. This was a key message from Czech Conroy, the speaker at our May Talk. He is a member of…Continue Reading “Give biodiversity a chance: from grey to green”