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Going Wild – Simon King Wildlife Range at Keen Gardener
Britain is full of fantastic wildlife – and making sure your garden is accommodating to birds, bees, insects and mammals is a great way to help ensure it continues to flourish for generations to come. We’ve recently introduced a range of wildlife products designed by TV Naturalist Simon King OBE. From nesting boxes and Bat racks, to feeders and wildlife hides, there’s something in the range for every wildlife lover.
Your garden wildlife haven – Riverside Woodcraft bird tables
Britain’s wild birds need all the help they can get, and adding a bird feeder to your garden is a great way to support them. Of course, you’ll benefit too - enjoying the beautiful sights and sounds of wild birds all year round.
The Hogitat - a Hedgehog Shelter for Your Garden
UK hedgehogs need your help!
Hedgehog numbers have been in decline since the 1950s, when there were an estimated 35 million in the country. Unfortunately, recent reports suggest there may be fewer than 1 million individuals left – a 30% loss in the past 15 years alone.
Nurturing garden wildlife - a beginners guide to bird boxes and nesting
Bird boxes are a great addition to any garden, enabling your family to enjoy the sights and sounds of Britains wild birds through most of the year. They also make fantastic Christmas presents!
Attracting Birds into your garden
The way you choose to plant and cultivate your garden can increase the number of birds which visit. To maximise the number of birds of your garden, ensure you have a good selection of native plants.
Glorious Garlic
Now is the time to think on and get prepared to plant this years garlic. By planting garlic in mid winter, you can be sure to have a wonderful harvest for next summer. Garlic is a firm family favourite throughout kitchens across the UK. So why not try growing your own and enjoy the intense flavour and freshness first hand.
Feed the birds
As the mornings become dull and dark and the weather takes a turn for the worse, why not perk up your bird feeders with some welcome treats or make a hanging feeder for you feathered visitors. Children will love to help create a tasty snack from healthy morsels, which will encourage birds to return to your garden on a regular basis.
Birdbaths and feeders
As with your garden and greenhouse, now is the time of year to clean up bird feeders and baths to help keep our feathered friends healthy and happy.
Bird Watching advice
Here at Keen Gardener, we already know the pleasure you can gain out of watching birds in your garden, and whether you're watching small birds coming to your bird table.
Beautiful Bird Tables Made in Yorkshire
As a family firm established over 40 years ago, Peter Smith Ltds dedication to producing top quality garden furniture is second to none, as is their reputation for producing finely crafted garden furniture.