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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Trust’s New Wildlife Gardening Club
Trust’s New Wildlife Gardening Club
Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
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.
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.
Gardening for moths and butterflies, with Kate Bradbury
Each week during the period of social distancing, we will be delving into the Wild Cornwall magazine archives to bring you our favourite articles from past and present Wild Cornwall magazine…
Bats, birds and butterflies in peaceful wildlife garden
With an emphasis on wildlife gardening, Trenarth is a regular favourite with visitors to Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Open Gardens scheme, and they will be opening again for the Trust on Sunday,…
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.
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.
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.
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 will open their gates for Cornwall Wildlife Trust - including two new gardens to the programme!
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.