Why You Want to Add a Birdfeeder to Your Garden

New Bird Feeder by ahisgett

If you haven’t already got at least one bird feeder in your nature garden you’re going to want to add one. Here is why.

It’s Easy

Hanging a bird feeder in your garden is one of the easiest ways to get started with nature gardening.

You don’t need to know precisely which kind [...]

Small Fry Outdoors by Caroline Webster

Small Fry Outdoors – Copyright Katrina Crook and ABC Books, 2008

Small Fry Outdoors is a 143 page paperback book stuffed full of outdoor kids play ideas and inspiration.

Caroline Webster of Caro & Co, otherwise known as Salisbury Downs, very kindly sent me a copy of her book all the way from Australia to review [...]

All About Bird Nesting

Bird Nest by Tobyotter

Spring is springing all over the place and birds are singing, displaying, traveling, or even getting ready to nest. I thought I’d share some great resources related to bird nesting.

Below you’ll find information on attracting birds and enjoying the bird breeding season in your nature garden. It’s a wonderful time for [...]

Beans, Beets, Butterflies, Bees, and Birds

Swallowtail Salad Bar by Xrysostom

The veggie gardeners amongst us may remember how last year we gained Green Fingers at the White House, the culmination of an extensive campaign run by The WhoFarm and Kitchen Gardener’s International.

A Garden for Every School

Well, now Kitchen Gardener’s International have set their sights even higher with a campaign [...]

When to Plant Vegetable Seeds

Wondering when to plant vegetable seeds? Confused by the information on packets? I know I am. Here’s a way to finally understand when to plant vegetable seeds.

Four Groups of Vegetable Seeds (and some fruits)

There are four groups of fruit and vegetable seeds when it comes to planting. Know this and know the average date of [...]