Local business scoops wildlife garden award
26 August 2010
Hambrooks garden design and landscaping have teamed up with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to create two stunning demonstration gardens at their garden centre in Titchfield, Fareham. The gardens contain wildlife friendly plants and features designed to create a haven for local wildlife. Both gardens have also qualified for the Wildlife Trust's wildlife friendly garden award.
Hambrooks is the first business in the county to qualify for the wildlife award scheme which was launched in November last year. The scheme aims to encourage Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents to make simple changes in their local area for the benefit of wildlife. These changes include planting nectar rich wildflowers, putting up a bird nest box, starting a compost heap, feeding the birds or even digging a pond.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust's Wildlife Information Officer, Natalie Rogers says "It has been great for the Wildlife Trust to work closely with a local business to promote wildlife friendly gardening to a wider audience. We hope that visitors to the Hambrooks centre will be inspired to make simple changes in their own gardens for the benefit of local wildlife."
Hambrooks Garden Centre manager Kevin Clare comments "We are delighted to receive this award for one of our show gardens as it supports our aim to help raise awareness of the ecological importance of wildlife gardens to our customers."
To find out more about wildlife friendly gardening or apply for your own award, please visit the Wildlife Trust website www.hwt.org.uk or email wildlifegardening@hwt.org.uk. You can also visit the wildlife friendly gardens at Hambrooks inTitchfield.
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Photo opportunity
Attached photo shows Hambrooks award winning garden
For additional images or to arrange photography, please contact:
Natalie Rogers, Wildlife Information Officer
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, natalier@hwt.org.uk, 01489 774406
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For further information please contact:
Natalie Rogers, Wildlife Information Officer
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, natalier@hwt.org.uk, 01489 774406
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust strives to create a better future for wildlife and wild places in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It is the leading wildlife charity in the counties of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and is part of a nationwide network of 47 local charities. We work together to create a better future for wildlife and wild places in the UK. With the support of our 27, 000 members, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Trust is taking effective action to protect our natural heritage, helping it to flourish again. Find out more at http://www.hwt.org.uk/
