Make an insect hotel
Your insect hotel will create vital habitat for all sorts of species to shelter and nest - from solitary bees, to spiders and woodlice! Here's how to make one.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Make a Christmas wreath
Make a Christmas wreath for birds
Make a wigwam for plants
Grow all sorts of vegetables and flowers up this cool wigwam!
Make seed bombs
Launch seeds into a green space - and watch them grow!
Make a nest box
Build your own nest box and see who moves in!
My birding
A couple of years ago Nick took the plunge and bought into a bird watching holiday company, and at a stroke his hobby became his livelihood.
How to make mini pond
Big or small, water provides vital habitat for many species. Try making your own mini pond
Ground-elder
Ground-elder was likely introduced into the UK by the Romans and has since become naturalised. A medium-sized umbellifer, it is an invasive weed of shady places, gardens and roadsides.
How to make a hedge for wildlife
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
How to make a log shelter
Log piles are perfect hiding places for insects, providing a convenient buffet for frog, birds, and hedgehogs too!