Maidenhead & Windsor

Going wild in the garden is a great way to cut back on the mowing, reduce watering to a trickle and prune the weeding while creating a haven for all kinds of insects, birds and mammals. With more than 15 million gardens in the UK, each gardener doing a little bit can go a long way towards saving our water and wildlife.

To help those with budding green fingers get started, the Maidenhead Royal Borough’s countryside rangers will be on hand to offer expert advice at a special event, Go Wild in Your Garden: Hosepipes and Habitats, at Braywick Nature Centre, Hibbert Road, Maidenhead on Sunday July 8 from 1pm – 4pm.

The rangers will explain how to plan and grow beautiful drought-tolerant gardens, including mulching tricks and planting tips to save time watering, weeding and mowing, and how to make a butterfly feeder for the garden. A Maidenhead Royal Borough landscape officer will offer expert advise on choosing drought-tolerant plants for the garden.

There is no need to book in advance as visitors can simply turn up during the afternoon. They should bring a small washed glass jar (with metal lid) for making a butterfly feeder.

Entrance is free, although donations are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For further information call 01628 777440.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead