A new seed bank hopes to protect native plants from meadows and open spaces around the UK. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has launched the UK Native Seed Hub at the Millennium Seed Bank, Wakehurst Place, West Sussex. Drawing on the Millennium Seed Bank's extensive collection of UK native seeds, as well as its horticultural and scientific expertise to support the UK … [Read more...] about UK native seed hub – a project aimed at restoring meadows
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‘Balconies, boxes and roofs could help tackle loss of UK biodiversity’ says RSPB
The RSPB is urging people to create a window box or turn their balconies and rooftops into miniature gardens. A haven for all kinds of creatures in even the smallest of areas can be created for wildlife , says the charity. According to The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), over 80% of the UK population has somewhere to grow outdoor plants, including patios, … [Read more...] about ‘Balconies, boxes and roofs could help tackle loss of UK biodiversity’ says RSPB