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Russell Luscombe’s wildflower border on his allotment
Devon Wildlife Trust have already seen fantastic examples of allotments hosting a range of wildlife, including those nurtured by staff within the charity. Russell Luscombe, one of Devon Wildlife Trust’s Fundraising Officers, has planted wildflower borders which have burst with colour this summer, attracting insects and birds to his allotment in Exeter.
This award also highlights The Wildlife Trust’s Action For Insects campaign, a nationwide effort to reverse the massive
Photo: Chris Speller
insect declines by encouraging people to create more nature-rich places and make cities, towns and parishes pesticide-free.
The allotment award is open to anyone with an allotment in Devon and provides a range of ideas and resources for helping wildlife.
To find out more, go to the Devon Wildlife Trust website: https://www. devonwildlifetrust.org/wildlife- awareness-allotment-award
Photo: Jon Hawkins – Surrey Hills Photography
Envii Activearth
As the main growing season comes to an end, ensure you repair your soil and prepare for an even bigger crop next year! Envii Activearth is an organic soil conditioner that uses a blend of nutrients, including calcium and magnesium, to repair the health of soil. It improves aeration and drainage whilst also encouraging earthworms higher into the soil structure.
Capable of treating up to 60m2 and available from £17.99 www.envii.co.uk
Fairly Traded Seed Trays
(made from natural rubber)
Do you want to garden more sustainably?
Do you want to reduce the use of plastic in the environment?
Available in four sizes: six, 20 or 30 modules and our RootCoach® (for deep rooted seedlings).
Use NAS_PFG for 10% discount – https://plasticfreegardening.com
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