Well I have been holding off for some good news to share with you all,  but alas, it seems to be in short supply at the moment.  Harvest 2023 thus far, has been tricky. We do, however, have a bumper crop of mushrooms growing in the paddock and garden!  But for the other crops, harvest has been challenging. Earlier on in July, we cut our oil seed rape, which did look fantastic but the yield was disappointing.More...

Bird profile - Turtle Dove

Turtle Doves are Summer visitors to the UK, and are ecologically unique by being Europe’s only long distance migratory dove. They spend just a third of the year on their breeding grounds in Europe and the Winter on their non-breeding grounds in sub-Saharan West Africa. In Europe, they are mostly found on farmland where they nest in thick scrub and feed on bare ground, enjoying the seeds of wildflowers. More...

Bird Profile - House Sparrow

House sparrows (Passer domesticus) are small passerine birds that belong to the sparrow family. They are native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa but have been introduced in North America, South America, Australia, and New Zealand!

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Bird Profile - Wren

Wrens are small, often colorful, songbirds belonging to the family Troglodytidae. They are known for their energetic nature, and their beautiful songs!

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Bird Profile - Nuthatch

Nuthatches are small passerine birds belonging to the family Sittidae. They are known for climbing down tree trunks headfirst! They have very strong toes! Sometimes they are nicknamed the upside down bird! Nuthatches are beloved among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts for their interesting behavior and charming appearance. Observing their acrobatic climbing and listening to their distinctive calls can be a delightful experience in nature. More...

Frogs are essential components of ecosystems, providing ecological services and serving as indicators of environmental health. Protecting their habitats and conserving their populations is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and a balanced ecosystem.

A great way to help frogs and toads is by offering them a home in your garden. In this blog we will go through 5 top tips on how to attract frogs into your garden, and some fun facts about frogs for good measure! Above is a photo from one of our customers who has welcomed frogs into her garden!

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Hedgehogs are fascinating creatures that can benefit from our assistance. Unfortunately, hedgehog numbers have dwindled over the years and this decline over almost a decade is mainly because of the fragmentation of their habitats and difficulty in finding food.

Fortunately, small steps on our part will surely make the life of these tiny creatures significantly easier and there are several things we can do to help our spikey friends. The easiest thing we can do is to provide them with food and clean drinking water when the resources accessible to them are scarce, particularly during autumn and early spring.

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Bird profile – The Treecreeper (Certhia familiaris)

The treecreeper are active little birds climbing up and down tree trunks in search of insects!

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Bird profile – Bullfinch (Phrrhula pyrrhula)

The bullfinch is a beautiful well known garden bird. Bullfinches are appreciated for their striking appearance and pleasant song. Their presence adds charm and beauty to gardens and woodlands, making them a joy to observe for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. More...

The Black Cap (Scientific name - Sylvia atricapilla)

This bird is a very distinctive garden bird, the male (above picture) has a black cap and the female has a chestnut cap. The juvenile males also have a brown cap. The Black Caps have thin beaks and grey/brown wings. They are a similar size to the well loved robin! The Black Cap measures around 13cm and only weighs around 21g. More...