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Latest blogs
Get busy and make a bee hotel
It's the perfect time to help the bee population thrive in your garden. Bees are essential to our ecosystem as they help flowers and fruit pollinate. Building a bee hotel will help your garden look blooming beautiful whilst helping maintain a healthy bee population.
Posted on 24th April 2025
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Four Best Bluebell Spots at the Essex Country Parks
In the months of April and into May Bluebells bloom and huge swathes of woodland come alive with carpets of beautiful blue flowers. We’ve pulled together the best spots to enjoy these vibrant splashes of colour in the Essex Country Parks, from Brentwood and Belhus to Danbury this spring.
Posted on 1st April 2025
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Top Five Family Spring Walks in Essex Country Parks and Heritage Sites
Spend some quality time with the family and make the most of the stunning parks and outdoor spaces in your local area.
Posted on 27th March 2025
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