Help pollinators in your garden with our top tips!
Our #GetDorsetBuzzing campaign is now in full swing and we are delighted that nearly 4,000 people have signed up! Wondering what to do in the garden to help biodiversity and pollinators? Wildlife Gardening expert Kate Bradbury explains how you can plant for pollinators in our newest video.
If you haven't already, join us to #GetDorsetBuzzing by clicking here. Thanks to our campaign sponsors The Gardens Group and Wessex Water for their support!
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Other ways you can help Get Dorset Buzzing
If you've signed up to Get Dorset Buzzing here's a few other ways you can help wildlife in your garden...
Take action to help wildlife
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How to make your garden a chemical-free zone
Go chemical-free in your garden to help wildlife, make a safer environment for people and pets, and save money!
How to make a log shelter
Log piles are perfect hiding places for insects, providing a convenient buffet for frog, birds, and hedgehogs too!
Plant flowers for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
