Monthly Archives: September 2011

Autumn colours…..

Posted on September 26, 2011 by wildlifegardening

At this time of year I am really glad that we planted plenty of spindle and dogwood in the hedges we created when we moved here 6 years ago.  Our focus was shrubs with plenty of berries and nesting sites … Continue reading →

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Autumn arrives…..

Posted on September 19, 2011 by wildlifegardening

Over the last few days the bird species in and around the garden have changed.  Instead of swallows overhead we have herring gulls and our sparrows have disappeared!  It’s ploughing time in at least some of the fields here as … Continue reading →

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Multi-purpose fruit…….

Posted on September 12, 2011 by wildlifegardening

Growing fruit in the garden here is done primarily to provide food for ourselves, but there is the added bonus of feeding our local wildlife.  At the moment we have apples, plums, damsons and pears to pick (and store in … Continue reading →

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Hoping for brimstones…….

Posted on September 9, 2011 by wildlifegardening

However many nectar plants you add to your borders to attract butterflies, there will always be a few that have their own specific requirements.  One of these is the brimstone, that sulphur yellow harbinger of spring.  Second brood adults are … Continue reading →

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