For quite some time I have pondered (no pun intended) the idea of having a small pond on the allotment. Apart from the many benefits to wildlife, a small source of water can be truly fascinating with many hours spent watching the comings and goings of pond life. It is somewhat addictive. I have purposefully… Continue reading Allotment Pond
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Bug Life
Last weekend I put some bee boxes on the shed to help attract mason bees to the plot. Mason bees are non-aggressive solitary bees, they are very small and do not swarm or produce honey. The females make nests in cracks and crevices in walls and will also use handmade or purpose-built bee boxes to nest, becoming very… Continue reading Bug Life
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Build a Bug Hotel
I built a bug hotel on my allotment, it was super easy and very satisfying to do and a great way to help precious wildlife by providing refuge and habitat. Encouraging predatory insects and pollinators to your allotment can help maintain a balanced ecosystem, resulting in healthier crops and higher yields without the need for… Continue reading Build a Bug Hotel
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New Residents on Plot 5
While weeding the cut flower patch next to the allotment shed I began hearing loud cheeping sounds, looking up towards the bird box on the shed I saw a tiny yellow beak and pair of eyes at the entrance hole. I put some distance between us and along came a parent blue tit with juicy… Continue reading New Residents on Plot 5
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Big Garden BirdWatch 2022
Big Garden Birdwatch 2022 starts today and I’ve just taken part! This is my 12th year doing so and I look forward to it every year. It's free, fun and a great way to be involved with keeping an eye on your local wildlife. How do I take part? Identify and count the number of wild… Continue reading Big Garden BirdWatch 2022
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Pollinator Plans
Sunny weather continues to encourage lots of pollinators to the plot. The tubes in the solitary bee box on the shed are filling with mud-sealed nests and I've seen a few butterflies on the wing which are my absolute favourite pollinators of all, I just adore them, even Cabbage Whites but obviously not on the… Continue reading Pollinator Plans
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