Home Is Where The Ecology Is

Ecology is the study of organisms and the way in which they interact with the environment. In a time where a lot of focus is placed upon the state of our environment and conservation, our gardens and local green spaces can be havens for a huge amount of diversity. In Heston, where I grew up, our garden and local fields have provided me with endless engagement and wonder. It's astounding the level of diversity that seemingly ignored areas of land harbour as well as the number of species that use and depend on our gardens. I wish to share what I have found in the relatively short amount of time I have spent monitoring both my garden and the local playing fields in this small village of Heston. Nature is always full of surprises.