Plant of the Week ~ Betula pendula (Silver Birch)

Jul 14, 2017Jul 12, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Edible, Species of plants, Spring, Wildlife Gardening, Winter betula pendula, plant of the week, silver birch

This week we take a look at the enchanting 'Lady of the Wood' ~ Betula pendula (Silver Birch)

Plant of the Week ~ Corylus avellana (Hazel)

Jun 9, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Edible, Species of plants, Spring, Wildlife Gardening, Winter Corylus avellana, hazel, hazelnuts, plant of the week, Wildlife Gardening

This week we are taking a look at another tree great for both humans and wildlife - Corylus avellana, commonly known as Hazel.

Plant of the Week ~ Alcea rosea (Hollyhock)

Jun 2, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Edible, Species of plants, Summer, Wildlife Gardening Alcea rosea, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hollyhock, hummingbirds, plant of the week, Wildlife Gardening

This week we take a look at the delightful hollyhock (Alcea rosea), a great plant for both humans and wildlife.

Plant of the Week ~ Wisteria sinensis (Chinese Wisteria)

May 19, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Seasons, Species of plants, Spring, Wildlife Gardening bees, Birds, chinese wisteria, climbers, plant of the week, Wildlife Gardening, wisteria sinensis

This week we are taking a look at a beautiful climber both humans and wildlife can appreciate - Wisteria sinensis!

Plant of the Week ~ Crataegus monogyna (Common Hawthorn)

Apr 28, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Edible, Habitat usage and management, Species of plants, Spring, Summer, Wildlife Gardening crataegus monogyna, Edible, Hawthorn, herbalism, moths, pollinators, Wildlife Gardening

This week we take a look at the first tree in our 'plant of the week' blog - Hawthorn. Read this week's post to discover why this plant is so invaluable to humans and wildlife.

Plant of the Week ~ Echinops (Globe Thistle)

Apr 21, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Species of plants, Summer, Wildlife Gardening Bumblebees, echinops, echinops ritro, echinops sphaerocephalus, globe thistle, plant of the week

This week we look at Echinops. A plant with lovely striking flowers which provide an abundance of nectar and pollen for our pollinator friends.

No garden? No problem, why not grow a container garden?

Apr 9, 2017Apr 5, 2017 Compassionate Roots Autumn, Garden Design, Outdoor activities, Spring, Summer, Wildlife Gardening, Winter container gardens, Container growing, pallet gardening

Many people rent properties and cannot always change their garden structure (such as having decked, paved or concreted areas), or you may only have small areas which are paved over. Don't let this stop you from creating a mini wildlife haven on your doorstep this year. Get creative and grow beautiful flowers, shrubs or even … Continue reading No garden? No problem, why not grow a container garden?

Plant of the Week ~ Lonicera (Honeysuckle)

Mar 10, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Mulching, Pruning, Species of plants, Spring, Summer, Wildlife Gardening honeysuckle, lonicera, lonicera japonica, lonicera periclymenum, lonicera sempervirens, plant of the week

Ah the sweet scent of honeysuckle on the breeze. What better way to be welcomed into the garden? Check out this weeks plant of the week blog to learn more about this delightful plant.

Plant of the Week ~ Echinacea (Coneflower)

Mar 3, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Garden Design, Species of plants, Summer, Wildlife Gardening Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Echinacea purpurea, herbalism, plant of the week, Purple Coneflower

Flowers within flowers producing food for bees, butterflies and birds? Find out more in this weeks plant of the week blog featuring Echinacea purpurea.

Plant of the Week ~ Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppy)

Feb 14, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Garden Design, Species of plants, Spring, Summer, Wildlife Gardening, Winter bumble bees, buzz pollination, oriental poppy, papaver orientale, Wildlife Gardening

Spring isn't too far away now and this week we have a plant that will have your garden abuzz with bumble bees - The Oriental Poppy.

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