A Wild Space

Creating an edible, organic wildlife garden. Inspired by urban wild spaces, wildlife gardens and nature beyond the city 🐝 #notothemow

[Bill Gates @BillGates]

Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world health crisis is as dangerous as it sounds. Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them. The world needs @WHO now more than ever.

[Bella Lack @BellaLack]

They’re more like us then we can ever know and yet, somehow, they’re not like us at all.

[A Wild Space @awildspace]

@davidshukmanbbc @BBCNews Great! Would be nice to see it nearer the top though.

[A Wild Space @awildspace]

⁦@davidshukmanbbc⁩ How is this news the top story at 2am on the ⁦@BBCNews⁩ app then tucked away in ‘science & environment’ by 7am? People need to read this! Climate change: ‘Clear and unequivocal’ emergency, say scientists #climateemergency https://t.co/lZNICJuSrC

[A Wild Space @awildspace]

Say #notothemow people! You know it makes sense.

[Bumblebee Conservation Trust @BumblebeeTrust]

It's OK to #saynotothemow and let the odd dandelion pop up here and there. Lots of “weed” species are really important food for bumblebees, particularly in spring! For more gardening tips: https://t.co/9MxkntkhhG #mondaymotivation #bumblebees #bee #conservation #wildflowers

[A Wild Space @awildspace]

Just a few of the beautiful #streettrees seen on my walk to the shops earlier. London has over 8 million #trees but there’s always room for more! Check out @treesforcities who are working to improve lives by planting trees in cities. #blossom #citytrees #natureonyourdoorstep

[A Wild Space @awildspace]

I grew up with these wonderful Observer books. They fitted neatly in your pocket and were great for a young nature nerd like me. They are still my go-to guide if I don’t know what I’m looking at! #observerbooks #naturebooks #flowerbook #birdbook #fungibook #wildlifebooks

[NearbyWild #RewildTheEarth 🍃💚🍃 @NearbyWild]

The Common Frog is a regular visitor to garden ponds at this time of year. They help to clear out slugs and snails, so are a great reason to have a pond if you don't already have one! In winter, they hibernate in pond mud or beneath log piles. Always a joy to see them!

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

Please resolve to let the dandelions grow this spring! Pollinators including bees, butterflies and hoverflies love them, and they also support more than 50 insect species. Here are some from our garden last year 🐝

[A Wild Space @awildspace]

As the Snowdrops fade I thought I would share with you these beauties..
#snowdrops #snowdrop #flowers #spring #sustainablegardening
#flowersofinstagram
#garden
#Gardening
#horticulture

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

Insects are in big trouble, because of threats including #climatechange, pesticides, and habitat loss. The world won't work without them. Please do something in your garden or community to help - some easy tips here: https://t.co/buwmPmhRan 🐞🐝

[A Wild Space @awildspace]

And sow it begins! @realseeds
#seeds #sowing #sowingseeds #gardenallotment
#heritageseeds
#organicvegetables #organicveg
#sustainablegardening

[Blue Planet Society @Seasaver]

Balloons are the marine debris most likely to cause mortality in seabirds. Stop the emissions - ban balloons releases. #plasticpollution @michaelgove

[A Wild Space @awildspace]

If you want to #rewild public spaces remember to tell your local council so they don’t use pesticides in those areas.

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

RT if you'd like to see more wildflowers in our gardens, community spaces and roadverges! Meadows are amazing for wildlife, and can contain up to 40 species per square metre, but the UK has lost 97% of these beautiful habitats.

[A Wild Space @awildspace]

Watch out for our #bumblebees! Here’s what to do if you find an exhasted #bee. Thanks for the advice @BumblebeeTrust 🐝

[Bumblebee Conservation Trust @BumblebeeTrust]

If you find me looking tired & stranded, the best thing to do is pop me onto a flower. If there aren’t any flowers around, a few drops of sugar water (made from equal parts water & white sugar) can really help. Remember to leave me outside, so I can 'bee' on my way asap! #bee

[A Wild Space @awildspace]

We know these lovely #wrigglers are essential for healthy soil and we can help them thrive with a #nodig policy. Digging not only destroys the aerated texture of the soil but can also damage worms and beneficial fungi and microorganisms. #earthworms #worms #nodiggarden #garden

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

Bumblebees need help - and our gardens, allotments and community spaces can be a lifeline! Bee-friendly plants, letting some grass grow long, avoiding pesticides/weedkillers, and providing nesting sites can all make a difference. More: https://t.co/3LIjIkNbL6
#bees #pollinators

[A Wild Space @awildspace]

I’m exercising a huge amount of patience at the moment. I’m trying to hold off sowing these wonderful seeds from @realseeds for a couple of weeks as despite the recent warm weather I know March can be pretty brutal! #gardening
#gardenallotment #urbangarden
#seeds #vegetableplot

[A Wild Space @awildspace]

Wonderful #Hellebores in the city oasis that is #DuncanTerrace Gardens, Islington. A lovely place to chill. The garden is part of the linked public spaces known as the ‘New River Walk’
#urbangarden #wintergarden
#flowers
#garden
#Gardening
#natureonyourdoorstep
#londonwalks

[Mike Keogh @mikelondonse]

Fagd, forsythia, magnolia and primroses out already in Ladywell if bees find them useful. They might be hit by the cold snaps to come. My frogs are impatient!