It was late in September. I looked out of my patio door and shrieked with delight! There was a mummy hedgehog, with two tiny babies, eating from my cats’ bowls.…
Wildlife & Nature
Flowers for Bees: Making a Bee Friendly Garden
Bees are one of the most important insects for pollination, and now with the increased use of pesticides on crops, the bee populations are in decline. We all need to…
Cultivating Wellness: The Benefits of Gardening for Health and Well-Being
Gardening offers a wealth of benefits for health, mental, and emotional wellness. From the simple act of tending to plants to the profound connection with nature, gardening holds the keys…
Mistletoe in our homes at Christmas: Myths and Folklore Explained
Ah mistletoe… this plant has long been associated with the Christmas season, and so has the tradition of kissing underneath it. But what exactly is mistletoe, and why do we…
How to Make Homemade Fat Balls for Birds
When a cold snap approaches, it’s time to think about helping garden birds by making homemade fat balls. But, they are also great food to feed birds all year round.…
How to Make Bug Hotels, and why you need one…
Bug hotels, insect houses or creepy crawly mansions. Whatever you call them, there are loads of benefits of having one in your garden. Not only do they look like an…