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How I’m adding colour to my garden with a winter planter
While the colder weather does mean being indoors more over winter, having garden pots and planters positioned near the house…
The 5-7-9 rule for bird feeders could keep squirrels at bay
Feeding the birds is all fun and games until you end up feeding the squirrels instead. Lately, though, I’ve noticed…
3 ways to reuse pine needles in your garden this winter
You say tomato, I say tomato. You say bin your pine needles, I say don’t you dare! Whether it’s blanketing…
Christmas lights can cause a ‘false dawn’ effect for birds
It’s the season of twinkling Christmas lights, but for birds, that can lead to something known as the ‘false dawn’…
How to make a Christmas dinner for birds
Feeding the birds that visit your garden is one of life’s small pleasures. Not only is it a relaxing pastime…
What to feed birds in winter – 3 high-energy favourites
If you’re looking for the best winter food for birds, the answer is pretty simple: high-energy foods are key, according…
What to put outside to keep wildlife warm in winter
For December, it’s still fairly mild outside – but with temperatures set to drop over the coming months, I’ve been…
Garden experts want you to make a wreath out of a potato
If you haven’t hung a wreath on your front door yet, don’t worry, there’s still time – and the simple…
2026 gardening resolutions for a wilder, kinder space
There’s something about a new year that makes you want to hit reset, and for me, that always extends to…
From January to December: a rose for every birth month
Roses have long been wrapped up in symbolism – love, memory, resilience, new beginnings – which is perhaps why so…
I made a cheery living wreath that lasts beyond Christmas
Fixing the wreath on the front door is the perfect festive finishing touch. And while there are some fabulous ready-made…
The best Christmas plants with berries – 5 festive picks
Beautiful, festive and invaluable to wildlife, Christmas plants with berries have so many benefits in a winter garden.Whether you’re looking…