Wilder Gardens
With an estimated 24 million gardens in the UK, the way we care for them can make a huge difference to wildlife. Find out how you can make your garden more wildlife-friendly!
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Towns and gardens
The green spaces of our towns and gardens bring nature into our daily lives, brightening our mornings with birdsong and the busy buzzing of bees. Together, the UK's gardens are larger than…
Wildlife gardening FAQs
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about wildlife gardening.
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 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 start a wildlife garden from scratch
Use the blank canvas of your garden to make a home for wildlife.
Wildlife Watch
Find out more about Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Wildlife Watch – The Wildlife Trusts' club for children and families interested in nature and wildlife.
How to make a woodland edge garden for wildlife
Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!
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.
Creating a garden pond and other habitats for wildlife with Stuart Merchant.
In this talk, Stuart will share the story behind a garden pond he recently created with a focus on attracting and supporting local wildlife.
Wildlife
Your one-stop shop for all things wildlife in Norfolk. Find out how you can support wildlife in your community or on your land, explore Norfolk species and habitats, or visit our wildlife FAQ's and webcams.