Key plants in The Woodland Trust: 49% Garden

While beautiful and in keeping with the garden’s countryside setting, alder also thrives in an urban environment, making it an ideal tree for visitors to the show to plant in their own gardens.

Hawthorn forms the backbone of many hedgerows within the UK, anchoring the garden in our native landscape. It’s also fantastic for wildlife and can support more than 300 species of insect.

Also known as ragged robin, this plant captivates with its unique pink, ragged-edged petals. Found in wet meadows across Europe and Asia, it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to local biodiversity. Its adaptability to challenging damp soils underscores its resilience, making it a fascinating plant for gardeners.

Commonly known as meadowsweet, serves as a host plant for the larvae of various moth species, such as the emperor moth, mottled beauty, and the satellite. As well as being a great nectar source for insects, when in flower it also brings a lovely fragrance to the garden.

Acer campestre, or the field maple, is intriguing for its adaptability, thriving in urban and natural settings alike. With its attractive leaves and vibrant autumn colors, it adds aesthetic appeal throughout the year. Beyond beauty, its dense growth also makes it ideal for hedging or windbreaks to protect other plants.