Has anyone noticed the abundance of berries this autumn? Our firethorn pyracantha is certainly bearing more fruit than usual this year. They say that an abundance of berries is nature’s way of providing extra food for wildlife ahead of a hard winter. Is this…
Frost Warning Alert ❄️ A possible first frost is expected across many parts of the UK this week, particularly on Friday morning. Protect your garden and prepare your plants with these tips: 🌿 Harvest Tender Crops: Pick any remaining tomatoes, beans, and peppers before…
No filter necessary… I love this wall, especially when it’s in full autumn colours. I drive past it at least a few times a week as it’s right outside my son’s preschool, and I couldn’t resist pulling over to take a picture this morning.…
Spring bulbs… Autumn is the perfect time for planting! 🌷 From cheerful daffodils to vibrant tulips and fragrant hyacinths, there’s so much anticipation as we wait for them to bloom after a long winter. Imagine the burst of colour and life they’ll bring to…
🍁 Autumn leaves aren’t just a seasonal beauty; they’re a gift to the wildlife in your garden! 🌿 Instead of bagging them up, consider these wildlife-friendly uses: Create a Leaf Pile: Pile up those fallen leaves in a quiet corner of your garden. Hedgehogs,…
I’m a believer that everything has its place—even wasps, reluctantly, after learning how they help keep other garden pests at bay. But today, after witnessing a wasp devour the wings of a bee, I’m starting to have my doubts. With the season changing, the…