Blogs from the Garden
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Bee Garden Update: A Beekeeper in Waiting
It is so tempting to delve into the hives as we are itching to get going, but we will have to be patient for now.
Read moreTen Species Threatened with World Extinction – On One Field on Waun Las NNR
Imagine a nature reserve with rare species equivalent to the European bison, Sumatran orangutang, snow leopard, polar bear, manatee, black colobus monkey, green sea turtle, giant armadillo, Masai giraffe and the dragon tree? We have one.
Read moreA year in the life of the Balwen sheep at the National Botanic Garden of Wales
Balwen sheep are full of character. They are quick witted, independent and incredibly cautious of anything new. They are happy in familiar surroundings and have a terrific memory.
Read moreGuide to March’s Wildflowers
March is the first month of spring and wildflowers are beginning to bloom. Biophilic Wales have made this downloadable guide to help you identify some native wildflowers you can find in March.
Read moreSakura Cherry Tree Planting Project
Our Horticulturists have been busy planting 100 Japanese cherry trees to complement our existing Cherry Orchard and the adjacent Japanese Garden, as part of the nationwide Sakura Project
Read moreGrowing Together
Following the success of last year’s ‘Join Our Growing Team’ campaign, the National Botanic Garden of Wales has teamed up with Swansea University to launch ‘Growing Together’, a new study looking at how growing plants, volunteering and being part of a community impacts wellbeing.
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