When wildlife conservation student Ellen approached us asking for our help with a campaign about protecting butterflies with our everyday actions, we were inspired. She kindly wrote this blog for…

As the days lengthen, more and more insects are appearing but some, such as butterflies, may also be conspicuous in their absence. From flying leaves to dragons in your shrubs, here are a few…

Last year as part of the Get Dorset Buzzing campaign we wrote a series of articles about what to do in your garden for each of the months in spring and summer. Our Community Conservation Officer…

DWT’s President, Dr George McGavin, is an entomologist, author, academic & television presenter who is passionate about insects. In this article (which can also be found in the DWT summer…

With the weather getting warmer and gardens becoming drier, Wessex Water is encouraging you to try and use less water in your garden. The unpredictable climate patterns we experience in the UK can…

As the temperature rises, so does the pressure on our garden wildlife. Here's 3 easy things you can do to give them a hand during hot weather.

The Get Dorset Buzzing campaign has seen nearly 4,000 people in Dorset pledge to help pollinators in their gardens. Author, wildlife gardening expert and Get Dorset Buzzing supporter, Kate…

Find out how Jane's passion for pollinators grew after a chance encounter with a red girdle in her overgrown Dorset garden.

Pollinators are literally getting moving in July, with a huge amount of butterfly species currently exploring gardens and green spaces all over the UK. Read on to find out what you can see this…

If you've signed up to Get Dorset Buzzing, you may have noticed that The Gardens Group is offering 10% off pollinator-friendly plants for each month of the campaign. In this blog, Mike talks…