It’s time to let your outdoor space get a little wild!
After years and years of seeing perfectly mowed grass patches in movies we’ve all been conditioned to believe this is the only viable option but this practice strips your garden of its ecological value. As we face climate break down and witness first handedly the results of years of environmental disruption it’s not only necessary to protect but to restore.
This may seem like a larger than life task but think about how many gardens and parks are in your town/city,what if they were all rewilded even if just in small parts?
Here is a few things you could do to:
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Allow nature take its course!
let native flowers self seed on your lawn to provide pollinators with food, in turn attracting birds and other predators to your garden. If you live in a flat, fill a window box with insect friendly plants to attract bees and butterflies. -
Make your own compost!
Leave piles of wood and leaves to rot provides habitat for many invertebrates, fungi, moss and treat your plants to some top notch nutrition. -
Mi casa es su casa!
Think about installing a bird feeder, a little hedgehog hut, a bug hotel or even creating a small pond if you have enough space. Then wait to see all your new neighbours come and explore the area. -
Explore your community
think about joining a local seed swapping group or ask local gardeners/foragers to share some tips. -
and the most important tip of all...
have fun and enjoy all the new species that are thriving on your doorstep!