Ever thought about building your own nest box, or want a box with a specific hole size for a species in your garden? Look no further than this simply guide to creating and building your own garden nest box. To begin, you will need: Tape measure and PencilWooden plank from a sustainable source (we used … Continue reading DIY: Nest Box
Category: garden wildlife
World of Bird baths
Bird baths can seem a complex world when looking at the host of different varieties available. There's a huge variety with different styles, different colours and different depths, but each of these designs have their benefits and we will dive into them! Deep Baths: Ideal to be placed in areas of your garden where there … Continue reading World of Bird baths
Winter garden birds
Winter is here and it's now time to see what birds and wildlife visit the garden. I've loved seeing the House Sparrows, Collared Doves and Jackdaws over the summer but now I'm looking forward to seeing the Goldfinches and Siskin return! Who to expect during the winter? Four really easy birds to look out for … Continue reading Winter garden birds
Pumpkins for wildlife
What to do with your leftover pumpkins after enjoying them over Halloween? There's a variety of ways to dispose of your pumpkins but did you know wildlife can also really enjoy your pumpkins! Lots of different animals can eat pumpkins and it's a great idea to pop them outside after they've had their Halloween use! … Continue reading Pumpkins for wildlife
Kids: Bird treat making
Feeding the birds is a fun activity for children to get involved in, it's a way they can clearly see what they're doing is good by the birds eating and coming to the garden. There's a lot of different things you can make for your garden birds - the funest and messiest is definitely making … Continue reading Kids: Bird treat making
Seedball – easy wildlife gardening
For those of you who don't already know, I love my garden! I love to encourage all types of wildlife into the wild space and I enjoy planting and growing my own. So that being said, I've been gifted some Seedballs to show you the easiest way of encouraging wildlife into your garden so matter … Continue reading Seedball – easy wildlife gardening