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Wildlife Gardening

All the noise and disturbance involved in the construction of a house is likely to have frightened away any wildlife. It may be strangely quiet, no birdsong or insects buzzing.
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Climate friendly gardening

There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.

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Chemical-free organic gardening

Go chemical-free in your garden to help wildlife! Here's how to prevent slugs and insects from eating your plants with wildlife-friendly methods.

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Father’s Day Wildlife Gardening Special

Sunday 17th June is Father’s Day and if you are looking for somewhere to take that garden loving man in your family then Lethytep at Lanreath should be top of the list.

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How to make a coastal garden

Coastal gardening can be a challenge, but with the right plants in the right place, your garden and its wildlife visitors can thrive.

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Garden Birds

Can you spot Britain's top ten garden birds in your garden? Find out how to identify common garden birds and how you can attract birds to your garden.
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How to create a vertical garden

Gardening doesn’t need to be restricted to the ground - bring your walls to life for wildlife! Many types of plants will thrive in a green wall, from herbs and fruit to grasses and ferns.

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Cleavers

Familiar as the bristly plant that easily hooks on to our clothing as we walk through the countryside or do the gardening, cleavers uses its hooks to help it climb and to disperse its seeds.

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Open Gardens

Our Open Gardens events showcase wildlife-friendly gardens across Cornwall to our green-fingered supporters and are a great way to connect with nature on your doorstep. In 2024, 10 private gardens opened their gates for Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Watch this space for the 2025 programme!