As a nation we love feeding the birds. But it’s just as important to ensure they have a safe and reliable source of fresh water says Jean Vernon.
Birds
Nesting birds
There’s a real energy in the spring garden as our feathered friends start to nest.
Nest box know-how
Spring is a great time to install a house for your feathered friends. Jean Vernon has some top tips and advice on siting a nest box in your garden.
How to prepare for the Big Garden Bird Watch 2023
Garden birds are an essential addition to the healthy garden. You can help document the garden birds by preparing for the Big Garden Bird Watch.
Five common garden birds
If you are getting ready for the Big Garden Bird Watch you need to be able to identify some of your common garden birds.
Berries for birds
Grow some plants in the garden that bear berries to help birds through the winter. Pyracantha, ivy, holly and cotoneaster are all good choices.
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.
What do I need to know about feeding garden birds?
It might sound daft but there’s a bit more to feeding the birds than putting out birdseed. Jean Vernon offers some timely advice.
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.
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.
How can I save money on plants?
Geoff Hodge shares some hints and tips to make more of your garden plants and save some money by growing something for nothing – or just about!
How can I garden more naturally?
Jean Vernon suggests a few ways to garden more gently, lessening your impact on the planet and its precious resources
How can I attract more birds for the Big Garden Bird Watch?
If you are taking part in the Big Garden Bird Watch you will want to submit the best records you can for your garden and attract more garden birds.
How can I make my garden containers more festive?
Geoff Stonebanks shares his festive tips and plants for garden containers.
Give your garden birds a health check
Give your bird feeders and bird baths a health check before the winter.
Winter food for birds
The garden birds aren’t just pretty to look at, they are a vital weapon in the gardener’s war on pests.
Christmas gifts for gardeners
Are you looking for the perfect gift for a gardener? Jean Vernon suggests some seasonal presents ideal for gardening loved-ones.
Five ways to feed the birds
Feeding the birds brings your garden alive, adding a delightful, animated and colourful dimension to your garden, says Jean Vernon.
Garden highlights of a decade at Driftwood
As we enter the 2020’s, we reveal some of Geoff Stonebanks gardening highlights over the last 10 years and take a look at some of his aspirations for the coming decade!
Robins in the garden
In the depths of winter the gardener’s friend, the robin becomes the star of the garden.
What’s so festive about holly and ivy?
Jean Vernon extols the virtues of the winter evergreens holly and ivy explores some of the myths and legends that relate to some of these seasonal plants
Treating the garden birds
Feeding the birds can add a wonderful dimension to your garden. These delightful creatures will feed, bathe, dance and roost in your trees and shrubs filling your world with their beauty, grace and antics.
Five plants to attract birds
Garden birds need all year round support. You can create a beautiful garden full of fantastic plants that not only look good but feed the birds too.
Where can I taste mulberries?
What’s red in tooth and paw? Vicki Cooke unearths and explores the myth and magic of mulberries
Birds literally flock to my garden
Watching the garden birds is a wonderful way to lift your spirits at any time of year. Michele Green invites us into her garden.
Top Rated Bird Food
If you’re looking for top rated bird food, you’ve come to the right place. Richard Jackson High Energy Bird Food supplies everything that your garden birds need, all year round.
Christmas trees for the birds
Geoff Stonebanks has created a lovely Christmas tree for the birds and a home made wreath inspired by what he has found in the house and garden.
Owls in the garden
Gardens close to woodlands and countryside can offer ideal sites for owl boxes says Wildlife World expert Chantal Brown.
Extend the season
There’s an autumnal feel in the air, but that doesn’t mean summer is over. Jean Vernon chooses a few plants that will keep the season going for a longer lasting display.
