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Centuries-old tradition revived as Trinity College’s wildflower meadow scythed

It was carried out to the sound of ‘Four women went to mow’.

Water Sensitive Cambridge joins Accelerate Cambridge programme saying ‘we need to make the shift’

Community interest company launches sustainable drainage mission to save and reuse rainwater.

Access help and information with Open Eco Homes tours and talks

Cambridge Carbon Footprint is running the events to help residents across the county.

In pictures: Shire horses harvest wildflower meadow at King’s College, Cambridge

Cosmo and Bryn were called in.

Making progress on peatland: £8m visionary project at Great Fen in Cambridgeshire is launched

Caroline Fitton, of the Wildlife Trust, explains how ‘paludiculture’ is being adopted.

Biodiversity benefits of wildflower meadow at King’s College are revealed

A study has shown the amazing impact of letting the usual pristine lawn grow.

Exploring different types of hedge plants: The Portuguese laurel and more

Sponsored feature | Explore the options for landscaping.

Cunning trick used by daisy to trick male flies is explained by Cambridge plant scientists

Genetic secret is uncovered.

Thousands of new trees planted in Cambridgeshire by Wildlife Trust as it explores best planting strategies

Caroline Fitton discusses planting at Waresley, Gamlingay and Hayley Woods.

Watch livestream of rare moonflower cactus blooming at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

The plant - Strophocactus wittii - is expected to about to open for only the second time.

Community garden with mini orchard and raised beds created in Northstowe

Residents are encouraged to grow their own fruit and veg after a grant from South Cambs District Council.

A life of humour and integrity: Scotsdales Garden Centres founder David Rayner dies at 94

Farmer, entrepreneur, charitable benefactor, museum supporter and great-grandfather, David was energetic to the last.

Helping householders in Wintringham with wildlife-friendly gardening - plus a Christmas fair

Noa Leach writes for the Wildlife Trust about its activities, events and opportuntities to get involved.

Autumn glory on show at Caldrees Manor in Cambridgeshire

The site in Ickleton is to open under the National Garden Scheme this weekend.

Advice from Cambridge University Botanic Garden on what will survive future heatwaves

Gardeners looking at their brown flower beds and dusty shrubs have been offered advice from Cambridge University Botanic Garden.

Shocking before and after pictures show impact of driest summer since 1976 as National Trust warns it is a climate wake-up call

See the impact on its gardens and estates - and discover how the trust is adapting.

Tread Lightly: How to save vital water in the garden

Allie Birley explains how to help preserve our most precious resource.

Trumpington Allotment Society marks 75 years

An open day featured activities such as building a bug hotel, crafting, and playing the human fruit machine.

Recreating pre-war East Anglian meadows at King’s College, Cambridge

We spoke to King’s head gardener Steven Coghill and visited Jesus College’s meadow too.

Open Garden scheme offering a bumper weekend around Cambridgeshire

May 28-29 is set to be one of the busiest weekends of the year for open gardens under the National Garden Scheme.

No Mow May: County council joins in biodiversity initiative by pledging not to cut roadside verges this month

Gardeners are encouraged to put the mower away and let their garden grow.

Gardening

Centuries-old tradition revived as Trinity College’s wildflower meadow scythed

Water Sensitive Cambridge joins Accelerate Cambridge programme saying ‘we need to make the shift’

Water Sensitive Cambridge joins Accelerate Cambridge programme saying ‘we need to make the shift’

Access help and information with Open Eco Homes tours and talks

Access help and information with Open Eco Homes tours and talks

In pictures: Shire horses harvest wildflower meadow at King’s College, Cambridge

In pictures: Shire horses harvest wildflower meadow at King’s College, Cambridge

Making progress on peatland: £8m visionary project at Great Fen in Cambridgeshire is launched

Making progress on peatland: £8m visionary project at Great Fen in Cambridgeshire is launched

Biodiversity benefits of wildflower meadow at King’s College are revealed

Biodiversity benefits of wildflower meadow at King’s College are revealed

Exploring different types of hedge plants: The Portuguese laurel and more

Exploring different types of hedge plants: The Portuguese laurel and more

Cunning trick used by daisy to trick male flies is explained by Cambridge plant scientists

Cunning trick used by daisy to trick male flies is explained by Cambridge plant scientists

Thousands of new trees planted in Cambridgeshire by Wildlife Trust as it explores best planting strategies

Thousands of new trees planted in Cambridgeshire by Wildlife Trust as it explores best planting strategies

Watch livestream of rare moonflower cactus blooming at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Watch livestream of rare moonflower cactus blooming at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Community garden with mini orchard and raised beds created in Northstowe

Community garden with mini orchard and raised beds created in Northstowe

A life of humour and integrity: Scotsdales Garden Centres founder David Rayner dies at 94

A life of humour and integrity: Scotsdales Garden Centres founder David Rayner dies at 94

Helping householders in Wintringham with wildlife-friendly gardening - plus a Christmas fair

Helping householders in Wintringham with wildlife-friendly gardening - plus a Christmas fair

Autumn glory on show at Caldrees Manor in Cambridgeshire

Autumn glory on show at Caldrees Manor in Cambridgeshire

Advice from Cambridge University Botanic Garden on what will survive future heatwaves

Advice from Cambridge University Botanic Garden on what will survive future heatwaves

Shocking before and after pictures show impact of driest summer since 1976 as National Trust warns it is a climate wake-up call

Shocking before and after pictures show impact of driest summer since 1976 as National Trust warns it is a climate wake-up call

Tread Lightly: How to save vital water in the garden

Tread Lightly: How to save vital water in the garden

Trumpington Allotment Society marks 75 years

Trumpington Allotment Society marks 75 years

Recreating pre-war East Anglian meadows at King’s College, Cambridge

Recreating pre-war East Anglian meadows at King’s College, Cambridge

Open Garden scheme offering a bumper weekend around Cambridgeshire

Open Garden scheme offering a bumper weekend around Cambridgeshire

No Mow May: County council joins in biodiversity initiative by pledging not to cut roadside verges this month

No Mow May: County council joins in biodiversity initiative by pledging not to cut roadside verges this month

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