Saving swifts, pollinator news and gardening on clay

Saving swifts, pollinator news and gardening on clay

Swifts... their screaming calls are the sound of summer, yet these aerial acrobats are in trouble. Their UK population has declined by almost 60% over the last two decades. This week we meet John Stimpson, the man on a mission to reverse the decline of this much-loved bird. Does garden size matter when it comes to providing food for pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies? New research from the RHS along with the Universities of Bristol, Cardiff and Northumbria shows that even tiny gardens have a valuable role to play – but it all depends on the planting. The paper also produced interesting findings on how certain types of plants and flower shapes were particularly useful to pollinators, as scientist Nick Tew explains. Plus RHS gardening advisor Nikki Barker shares tips on how to garden successfully on clay soil. Useful links RHS wildlife gardening hub The man who built homes for 60,000 swifts (Guardian article) University of Bristol press release (pollinator research) RHS advice on gardening on clay soil

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A Quiet Beauty: Plants That Carry Us Through the Cold

A Quiet Beauty: Plants That Carry Us Through the Cold

Oh the weather outside is frightful but there’s still plenty of wonder to be found out there. James Armitage, editor of The Plant Review, joins Gareth Richards to reflect on the quiet beauty of the re...

23 Joulu 202539min

At the Turning of the Year: From Great Dixter to Tomorrow’s Gardens

At the Turning of the Year: From Great Dixter to Tomorrow’s Gardens

This week, we honour the stillness of winter and the returning promise of light as we mark the winter solstice. At this turning of the year, we reflect on the people, plants and initiatives that this ...

18 Joulu 202525min

Garden Books We’re Obsessed With This Year

Garden Books We’re Obsessed With This Year

This week, RHS Head of Libraries Fiona Davison, garden designer Zoe Claymore and RHS Gardening Advisor Nick Turrell gather to share their must-read gardening books of 2025. Along the way, they explore...

11 Joulu 202542min

Atomic Gardens and Other Remarkable Histories

Atomic Gardens and Other Remarkable Histories

December is the perfect time to take stock of the garden and dream of the seasons ahead. With this in mind, this week we’re bringing you some extraordinary stories from horticulturists past and presen...

4 Joulu 202532min

The Power of Trees: Wellbeing, Wildlife and the Future of Our Woodlands

The Power of Trees: Wellbeing, Wildlife and the Future of Our Woodlands

It’s National Tree Week, and we’re heading into the woods to celebrate the trees that shape our landscapes, enrich our lives, and quietly support the world around us. We’re joined by Sally Bavin from ...

27 Marras 202534min

When seasons slip: How to maximise your garden for plants and wildlife

When seasons slip: How to maximise your garden for plants and wildlife

As frosts arrive across the UK – later than usual this year – we’re exploring how to give nature a helping hand when the seasons fall out of step. In this installment of our wildlife ponds mini-series...

20 Marras 202536min

Tiny Wetlands, Big Impact: The Wildlife Power of Garden Ponds

Tiny Wetlands, Big Impact: The Wildlife Power of Garden Ponds

All life begins with water — and in gardens across the UK, ponds are becoming vital sanctuaries for wildlife. Now is an excellent time of year to create one, and RHS expert Helen Bensted-Smith walks u...

13 Marras 202534min

Plants for Purpose: How Research is Reimagining Our Gardens

Plants for Purpose: How Research is Reimagining Our Gardens

This week we’re taking a moment to look ahead. Carol Barrie from the RHS  Science and Collections Department joins us to talk about Plants for Purpose, an ambitious new project she’s leading in collab...

6 Marras 202531min

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