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Photograph shows a view across a wildflower meadow at Ryewater Farm Nature ReservePhotograph shows a view across a wildflower meadow at Ryewater Farm Nature Reserve

Meadows Are at Risk: Help Protect Our National Treasures

We’ve lost 97% of wildflower meadows since the 1930s. We can’t stand by and watch them vanish.

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5 Native UK Grasses You Need to Know and Why
Sweet Vernal Grass in the sunshine

5 Native UK Grasses You Need to Know and Why

They might not be as colourful, but they're every bit as important and add movement and texture to our landscape. From sweet scents to clever survival strategies, our native grasses are full of surprises.

The History of Lawns: Status Symbols, Class Systems and Changing Beauty Standards
Photograph shows a lawn with a house behind it - the lawn is filled with Dandelions that have turned to seed

The History of Lawns: Status Symbols, Class Systems and Changing Beauty Standards

Join our Specialist Botanical Advisor, Sarah Shuttleworth, for a deep dive into the history of lawns – from how they started to what they represented.

Invasive Species: Why is Rhododendron a Problem?
A large plant with green leaves and pink flowers

Invasive Species: Why is Rhododendron a Problem?

Rhododendron ponticum might just look like a pretty pink flower you can spot in a garden or on a walk, but there’s so much more to the story. Did you know it’s an invasive non-native species destroying native wildlife and our temperate rainforests? Our Rainforest Advocacy Officer Erin Shott explains.