Optimow is citizen science project with the aim of understanding how we can mow our lawns to help pollinating insects in our gardens.

Trust staff and volunteers got buzzing for bumble bees this year.

Discover some of the predators stalking through your garden’s grassland.

Some good news for Wildlife lovers at the end of another challenging year!

The Trust's Andrew Jameson takes a closer look at his garden wildlife and how to contribute to citizen science projects.

SWT Project Manager Zoe Channon takes on Plantlife's No Mow May challenge.

Will the Prime Minister do the right thing and overturn this decision? 

With garden centres reopening from May 13th, follow our planting guide to create a garden that is blooming marvellous for bees and other pollinators.

Opinions are divided about insects. For some of us, insects are beautiful, fascinating, joyful creatures – their buzz or fluttering by a vital part of our spring and summer.

Often, if the subject of insects is raised, our instinct is to squirm. Insects don’t have the appeal of little hedgehogs snuggled in the autumn leaves or fox cubs playing in the grass, and yet…