At the end of March, the Group visited the JAGS Botany Garden. The botany garden has been in existence since 1896, when Lilian Clarke, a botany teacher, created various habitats (sand dunes, shingle beaches, salt marshes, tiny forests). It struck us as pioneering work, far ahead of its time. The site has been through various…Continue Reading “WGG visit to JAGS Botany Garden”
At the AGM in March, Wildlife Gardening Group Co-ordinator Czech Conroy gave a brief talk on the work of the group and why we believe wildlife gardening is so important. Globally, nationally and locally we are experiencing a biodiversity crisis. Species are becoming extinct at a rapid rate in many parts of the world, and…Continue Reading “Wildlife Gardening Group at the AGM”
The beautiful Early Grey moth – in a Lambeth garden . “I put out the moth trap last night [23 March] and this was the only moth in it this morning. It’s appropriately named the Early Grey, and is on the wing from March to May. It’s another new one for our project list. They’re…Continue Reading “The Moths Project – March Update”
The Wildlife Gardening Group has a host of exciting activities scheduled for the first half of 2026. Membership is free to all members of LHS. February Zoom presentation by WGG Co-ordinator on ‘Gardening for Moths’. Find out why moths are really important, and what we can do to support them in our gardens. March Garden visit to…Continue Reading “WGG Events Programme February – June 2026”
An update from Coordinator Czech October outing – Roots and Shoots We were given a guided tour of the one-acre site, which was initially derelict and treeless, and has subsequently been transformed through 40 years of practical, regenerative gardening by staff, students and volunteers. No pesticides or herbicides are used. The horticultural facilities include: a plant…Continue Reading “Wildlife Gardening Group Update – Roots & Shoots”