Calling all eagle-eyed gardeners

GARDENERS are being asked to keep their eyes and ears open this September as part of a nationwide survey to find out what makes the perfect wildlife garden.

By The Newsroom

Published 14th Aug 2006, 11:25 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 22:36 BST

Discovery Survey 2006, a major project between The Wildlife Trusts (TWT) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), is asking gardeners to help investigate the links between garden mini-habitats, gardening practices and key garden species.

The survey is part of the joint project Wild About Gardens.

People taking part are asked to complete an inventory of plants and features in their garden including where the garden is and what they do with it.

They will also be asked to observe key species during the two-week survey period such as the hedgehog, goldfinch, common frog, toad, bumblebee, and specifically the brown bumblebee.

These are all declining in number and no-one knows why.

Anyone with a garden can take part by completing a website questionnaire, visiting an RHS garden or contacting: 01273 494777 to order a form.

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