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How to Make Your Garden a Pollinator Paradise
Pollinators are the unsung heroes of our ecosystems. While bees often take the spotlight, they are just one part of a larger story that includes butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, and even birds.
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5 ways to mark the Spring Equinox and celebrate nature in London
The spring equinox offers a perfect moment to reconnect with the earth and embrace renewal. This seasonal shift is an opportunity to celebrate with nature, even in the heart of the city.
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Snowdrops
Snowdrops are popping up in the garden. OmVed Gardens’ landscape gardener John has some fascinating snowdrop facts and planting tips.
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How to support garden wildlife through winter
Winter can be tough for wildlife, but with a few thoughtful adjustments, your garden can become a haven for creatures seeking food, warmth, and shelter.
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How citizen science can encourage our connectedness with nature.
Ecologist Kiran Lee reflects on a year of wildlife recording at OmVed Gardens.
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5 things to know about pumpkins
Pumpkins are more than just a halloween decoration; here are five interesting facts that highlight the wonders of this beloved gourd!
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Make a pumpkin bird feeder
An autumnal decoration that the birds will love. Making a pumpkin bird feeder is a delightful way to celebrate Halloween while giving back to nature.
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We are taking part in Capital Growth's Urban Harvest Festival
As part of Capital Growth‘s Urban Harvest Festival we’re hosting a Harvest Community Feast at OmVed Gardens on the Thursday 26th of September.
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St John’s Wort Oil
Learn how to make your own natural skin soothing remedy with our head of urban growing and medical herbalist Vicky Chown.
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Where do the names of trees come from?
The botanical names for trees reveal many fascinating secrets.
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How do plants get their botanical names?
OmVed Gardener John Gaffney shares insight to the names of three species in our flower garden.
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Yarrow Folklore
Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow, is a medicinal flowering plant named after the Greek warrior Achilles.
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