details about all sorts - from
nestboxes to slugs to wildlife ponds -
to help you create a garden that’s
ideal for wildlife.
from the folks at the
Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds
North Wales Branch
this website has a really
great section on
wildlife gardening
the very first broadcast of this
BBC radio programme took place
on the 9th April 1947 and it's been
going ever since
up to the top of our wellies
in soil and bulbs
the daughter of English rock and roller
Marty Wilde is a designer of gardens
and has a wonderful book coming
on April 4th 2005, Gardening for Children
There are many good reasons
to garden for wildlife.You will
will be helping wildlife survive
in your garden when it often
struggles to thrive in our polluted
or impoverished countryside'
and you'll also attract more
birds, butterflies and other
fascinating creatures,adding
extra interest and pleasure
to your surroundings
this BBC programme is now
in its 36th year, making it the
longest running gardening
programme on UK television.
join the Ground Force
team every Thursday
and see what their up to
in someone's garden.
BBC 1, of course
the museum exists to enhance
understanding and appreciation
of the history and development
of gardens in the UK
everyone can be a gardener.
perhaps you have a window
box or a tub, or enjoy relaxing
outside in the summer. maybe
you have an allotment or are
involved in a local community
gardening project. whether
you are an expert or simply
enjoy growing plants in a
pot there is a great deal you
can do to encourage wildlife
to visit. some dos
and don'ts
from English Nature
Birds require food, cover and
nesting sites to survive.Careful
choice of plants and provision
of other features such as ponds,
will help you create a haven for
wildlife in your garden.
tips and handy hints from the
Royal Society for the
Protection of
Birds
a partnership between the
National Society of Allotment and
Leisure Gardeners (NSALG) and the
Federation of City Farms and
Community Gardens (FCFCG), funded by
the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
a joint project between The Wildlife Trusts
and the Royal Horticultural Society.
It aims to promote gardening for
wildlife throughout all gardens
in the UK.Your garden is part of a
giant patchwork that's really
important for wildlife. Gardens
are where creatures can find
all they need to feed, drink, shelter
and breed. However small, every
little patch counts
One of the pleasures of
gardening is seeing birds and
other wildlife enjoying the
fruits of your labour. It's also
good to know that while you
are getting a natural floorshow
outside your window, you are
providing a haven for wildlife
that is under threat in its
natural habitat. all this and more
from the BBC
Jenny Steel is a plant ecologist
and professional wildlife gardener,
writing about natural history and
wildlife gardening, and teaching
courses all around the country.
The Romney Marsh
Countryside Project
lots of helpful facts and
information here on this site
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