Discover wildlife in your garden
Devon’s gardens are a great place to see wildlife up close. Discover the importance of gardens for wildlife and learn what to look out for in your garden
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Wildlife Garden Award
The Wildlife Garden Award invites you to add your garden to the patchwork of wild spaces across Devon! Apply today to receive your plaque.
Cricklepit Mill Wildlife Garden
Cricklepit Mill is home to Devon Wildlife Trust’s head office and award winning wildlife garden which is open to the public Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (except bank holidays).
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
How to create a container garden for wildlife
Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…
How to make a gravel garden for wildlife
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.
How to start a wildlife garden from scratch
Use the blank canvas of your garden to make a home for wildlife.
Wildlife Gardening
Wildlife friendly gardening encourages birds, bees, butterflies & hedgehogs to your garden. Read more on how to attract wildlife with plants, bug hotels & ponds.
How to feed birds in your garden
Attract birds all year round by creating a wildlife-friendly garden
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.
How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
1,000th Wildlife Garden Award presented
Devon Wildlife Trust is celebrating the presentation of its one thousandth wildlife gardening award to local people, schools and businesses.