There’s a noticeable shift in how we think about our gardens. Instead of striving for perfectly edged lawns and highly controlled planting schemes, more people are embracing wilder outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and full of life. Gardens aren’t just spaces for people; they can provide valuable habitats for wildlife too.

Charlotte Denne

Charlotte Denne and her husband Fred run Kent Seeds, a seed merchant and processing business where she spends as much time out among the meadows of the North Downs as she does at her desk. She writes about seed, soil, and the slow work of growing something worth waiting for.

| 08 Sep 2026

Imagine trying to travel around Britain without our road and rail network. Or imagine if nine out of every ten miles of road just didn’t exist – life would be impossible!

Paul Hetherington

Paul Hetherington is the Director of Fundraising and Communications at Buglife, a regular public speaker, series advisor to CBeebies Teeny Tiny Creatures and author of several children’s bug books.

| 15 Aug 2023