I got up at 4am to listen to the dawn chorus and boy was it worth it! The post Venturing Out Early For International Dawn Chorus Day appeared first on WildlifeGadgetman.com ..read more

Having ventured out to one of my favourite locations… the Fynn Valley, I was lucky enough to hear the iconic call of the Cuckoo. The post I Hear My First Cuckoo Of The Year! appeared first on WildlifeGadgetman.com ..read more

Episode 8 – Insects and other creepy crawlies are an essential part of any garden. They help with pollination and are an important part of the food chain. Attract bees, butterflies, ladybirds and other bugs to your garden and other forms of wildlife will soon follow. What Is Project WildPatch? The idea behind Project WildPatch is simple… I’ve created a range of unique wildlife friendly projects and activities that, when completed, will each fit into a one square metre ‘Wild Patch’. Therefore, even if you have the smallest of gardens, a tiny balcony or even just a window box you should f ..read more

Episode 7 – Hedgehogs are one of the UK’s favourite garden visitors. Unfortunately they are really struggling at the moment with loss of habitat and other dangers so it’s vitally important we do all we can to help them. One of the best ways we can do that is by ensuring our gardens are as hedgehog friendly as possible. What Is Project WildPatch? The idea behind Project WildPatch is simple… I’ve created a range of unique wildlife friendly projects and activities that, when completed, will each fit into a one square metre ‘Wild Patch’. Therefore, even if you have the smallest of gardens ..read more

Episode 6 – When you’ve only got a small garden you have to make good use of all the space available. In this episode I show you how to make a simple Lettuce Tower. What Is Project WildPatch? The idea behind Project WildPatch is simple… I’ve created a range of unique wildlife friendly projects and activities that, when completed, will each fit into a one square metre ‘Wild Patch’. Therefore, even if you have the smallest of gardens, a tiny balcony or even just a window box you should find at least one project you can create and enjoy. Many of the projects are designed to be easily ‘scal ..read more

Episode 5 – Project WildPatch isn’t just about creating space for wildlife, I’m also planning to grow a range of vegetables so having a space to protect seedlings from the frost is important. What Is Project WildPatch? The idea behind Project WildPatch is simple… I’ve created a range of unique wildlife friendly projects and activities that, when completed, will each fit into a one square metre ‘Wild Patch’. Therefore, even if you have the smallest of gardens, a tiny balcony or even just a window box you should find at least one project you can create and enjoy. Many of the projects are ..read more

Episode 4 – Providing water in your garden is an essential way to attract and support wildlife. In this episode I show you how to create a simple water feature in your garden using a builder’s bucket. What Is Project WildPatch? The idea behind Project WildPatch is simple… I’ve created a range of unique wildlife friendly projects and activities that, when completed, will each fit into a one square metre ‘Wild Patch’. Therefore, even if you have the smallest of gardens, a tiny balcony or even just a window box you should find at least one project you can create and enjoy. Many of the p ..read more

Episode 3 – In this episode find out how I creating a bird feeding station for hanging feeders, a bird table and an area for ground feeding birds. What Is Project WildPatch? The idea behind Project WildPatch is simple… I’ve created a range of unique wildlife friendly projects and activities that, when completed, will each fit into a one square metre ‘Wild Patch’. Therefore, even if you have the smallest of gardens, a tiny balcony or even just a window box you should find at least one project you can create and enjoy. Many of the projects are designed to be easily ‘scaled up’ so if ..read more

Episode 2 – In this episode of Project WildPatch I start to transform my small garden by creating a few borders for planting and to create a variety of wildlife habitats for potential visitors. What Is Project WildPatch? The idea behind Project WildPatch is simple… I’ve created a range of unique wildlife friendly projects and activities that, when completed, will each fit into a one square metre ‘Wild Patch’. Therefore, even if you have the smallest of gardens, a tiny balcony or even just a window box you should find at least one project you can create and enjoy. Many of the proje ..read more

The idea behind Project WildPatch is simple… I’ve created a range of unique wildlife friendly projects and activities that, when completed, will each fit into a one square metre ‘Wild Patch’. Therefore, even if you have the smallest of gardens, a tiny balcony or even just a window box you should find at least one project you can create and enjoy. Many of the projects are designed to be easily ‘scaled up’ so if you have more space you can create bigger ‘Wild Patches’. The post Episode 1 – What Is Project WildPatch? appeared first on WildlifeGadgetman.com ..read more