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Gardening for wildlife

I can honestly say, when I began my garden way back in 2007, wildlife was not really something that I considered much. How times change. Now, I often stand at the bedroom window, looking out at the beach garden in the front of the house and am constantly amazed at the numbers of birds, mainly […]

Blackbird eating berries in winter

Winter bird care

The garden is still rich in autumn fruit, seeds, nuts and berries and also insects, but competition is fierce. Here are 5 ways to help the birds over winter.

Grey squirrel on bird table eating bird food

How to stop squirrels eating bird food

While they can be entertaining and fun to watch, most gardeners donโ€™t feed the birds to fatten up the squirrels.

Starling murmuration

Starling murmurations

If you love birds, look out for these magical movements of starlings as they swoop and swirl in magnificent murmurations.

Eurasian bullfinch on branch

How to attract garden birds

As the seasons change the garden birds become more animated in our gardens. Jean Vernon suggests ways to attract more garden birds.

Pippistrelle bat

Bats in the garden

Donโ€™t be scared, bats in the garden are a blessing not a curse. These little creatures mostly eat garden bugs as Bat expert Chantal Brown explains.

baby hedgehog being held

Be hedgehog savvy

Many gardeners have never seen a hedgehog, but that doesnโ€™t mean they donโ€™t live and breed in and around our gardens. Jean Vernon suggests some ways to support these threatened creatures.

Are trees good for the birds?

There is something magical about watching birds feed in your own garden. But it’s not just about putting out bird food. What we grow in our gardens can be a vital lifeline too. As winter approaches there is much we can do to help wildlife get through the cold bleak months.

hedgehog in grass

How can I help garden wildlife?

Jean Vernon gives some advice on how you can add extra nesting habitats and shelter for wildlife in your garden.

Bee on blackberry flower

How to help save the bees

If you want to do more to help save the bees you need to turn your attention to your garden bees, says Jean Vernon.

bee on rose

Roses for bees

Rose expert Michael Marriott chooses roses that are good for pollinators such as bees.

Bee on thyme

Five herbs for bees

Even a small pot of herbs can make a difference to your pollinating friends. Jean Vernon chooses five great herbs to grow for the bees.

Bumble bee on hellebore flower in spring

Supporting early emerging pollinators

As our garden pollinators start to emerge in spring, just like the birds, they need our help to nest and breed, Jean Vernon explains.

First signs of spring

Look out for signs of spring in your garden. It will lift your spirits and prove that winter will soon be behind us.

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