Collaborative post If you've got an allotment, you're probably already familiar with how tempting it can be to spend lots of money on your plot. I remember how easy it was to get carried away when we first got our allotment; having that extra space and the chance to make it look exactly how we wanted it to was just so exciting! Even if you don't get carried away, buying everything you need for your allotment can be quite expensive. Easy ...
Win a Happy Beaks bird feeding bundle
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Happy Beaks Would you like to do more to look after your local wild birds? This great giveaway from Happy Beaks will help you provide a feast for your feathered friends this autumn. Why is it important to feed wild birds? As the seasons shift towards shorter days and colder temperatures, it's harder for wild birds to find food. By the time winter arrives, natural sources of food such ...
Easy DIY bird feeder for kids to make
Are you looking for ideas for a DIY bird feeder for kids to make? This simple bird feeder craft is easy and fun, and will have the birds flocking to your garden! Homemade bird feeders are one of our favourite crafts. I've lost count of the number of times we've made them, and they're always a big hit with our local wild birds. Whenever we put them out in the garden they vanish within a couple of days. We usually use empty paper cups or ...
Homemade bird feeders: easy step-by-step guide
These homemade bird feeders are a great way to give your local wild birds a real treat. You can make them at any time of year, but it's particularly important to support wild birds in winter. Why homemade bird feeders are great for feeding wild birds in winter Winter is a tough time of year for wild birds, as natural food sources such as insects and berries are scarce. Also, birds need lots of energy-rich food to maintain fat reserves, ...
Tips for feeding garden birds in winter
Are you providing food for the wild birds who visit your garden this winter? We usually spend less time in our gardens during winter, but wild birds are often still visiting just as much as in the warmer months. Garden birds will be searching for food, and also water when temperatures drop low enough to freeze their usual supplies. Providing a winter food source for wild birds is a great way to support your local wildlife, and you'll also ...