Bugle
Often found carpeting damp grassland and woodland clearings, the blue flower spikes of bugle are very recognisable. A short, creeping plant, it spreads using runners.
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Autumn and winter plants for pollinators
Plant with pollinators in mind this autumn and winter.
The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Trust restores rare plants in Epping Forest
Bell heather returns to Epping Forest after 50 years.
Summer Plant Sale
A perfect opportunity to pick up a variety of plants to brighten your summer garden.
How to plant a tree
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!
Public crowns macro image photography winner
Public vote stunning macro shot as the overall winner of the Essex Wildlife Trust photography competition
Trees planted to mark WWI centenary
We were delighted to have been invited to join staff, volunteers and beneficiaries at Chavasse VC House, the Help for Heroes Recovery Centre in Colchester as they welcomed their President, General…
Volunteers plant more than 4,000 trees this winter
Volunteers and staff from Essex Wildlife Trust’s Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre have reached their goal of planting over 4000 trees this winter. This will make the running total of trees…
Planting without plastic
Find out how you can plant trees, plastic-free!
Plastic-free tree planting initiative
Essex Wildlife Trust is working to revolutionise the way we plant trees to eliminate plastic in the tree planting process, and inspire the future generation of plastic-free tree planters.
How to do companion planting
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.