Gardener's World Live 2025 - bats are back

If you are a keen gardener this year's exhibition may be worth a visit for some bat based gardening inspiration.

The Bat Conservation Trust has been invited to join Wouter Leyssen in Birmingham where he has designed a garden for wildlife and especially bats.

Small gardens can make a big impact on wildlife as they create a network of highways that allow bats, birds and other animals to move around. 

The garden is located outside, in the ‘Beautiful Borders’ section, which is designed to give visitors ideas for small spaces. You can visit the stand and learn more about gardening for bats! You can find it  outside, near Picnic Hill, border BB20. 

Wouter said he often sees bats flying around in the park during his dog walks, so it felt natural to partner with the Bat Conservation Trust and raise awareness of these mysterious mammals.   

The border is designed for people as much as wildlife. It is a mini peaceful garden which can be a space for studying the stars, watching bats or to enjoy home grown vegetables/herbs, there'll be lettuce and basil for example. 

It is also a garden for wildlife with a beech hedge, a dead tree, a water feature and spring flowers, which will attract lots of insects, aka bat food!

Full details can be found and tickets booked here.