Topic review - Do you have a Wild Patch in your Garden?
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cathidaw
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 Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:24 am
I noticed my 2012 posting. MY 8" HAWTHORN BUSH IS NOW OVER 3 FEET HIGH. I'M TRIMMING IT TO MAKE A TREE, CUTTING OFF THE BRANCHES AS THEY START. IT'S A LOVELY SHAPE TOO. i GAVE IT MANY 'HAIRCUTS' IN THE SUMMER, TO SHAPE IT.The clover in the pot was lovely last year, it trailed and is about 18" across-its a big pot.I THINK THE BIRDS DROPPED THE SEEDS.
PLENTY OF BITS THAT NEED TIDYING IN MY GARDEN BUT OVERALL THERE'S SO MUCH IN IT. IT DOESN'T AT FIRST SIGHT LOOK A MESS.
THERE ARE 3 CLUMPS OF PRIMROSES IN THE LAWN. HAVEN'T SEEN THEM BEFORE.
I noticed my 2012 posting. MY 8" HAWTHORN BUSH IS NOW OVER 3 FEET HIGH. I'M TRIMMING IT TO MAKE A TREE, CUTTING OFF THE BRANCHES AS THEY START. IT'S A LOVELY SHAPE TOO. i GAVE IT MANY 'HAIRCUTS' IN THE SUMMER, TO SHAPE IT.The clover in the pot was lovely last year, it trailed and is about 18" across-its a big pot.I THINK THE BIRDS DROPPED THE SEEDS.
PLENTY OF BITS THAT NEED TIDYING IN MY GARDEN BUT OVERALL THERE'S SO MUCH IN IT. IT DOESN'T AT FIRST SIGHT LOOK A MESS.
THERE ARE 3 CLUMPS OF PRIMROSES IN THE LAWN. HAVEN'T SEEN THEM BEFORE.
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Shizara
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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:28 pm
Oooh... A haven for the bees!!
Oooh... A haven for the bees!!
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Lex
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Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:51 pm
I haven't got a wild patch as such, but have loads of trees/shrubs to provide cover for birds, lavender and lupins to encourage bees, and a few small piles of branches tucked under my hedges to give bugs & insects somewhere to live and dine out!
I haven't got a wild patch as such, but have loads of trees/shrubs to provide cover for birds, lavender and lupins to encourage bees, and a few small piles of branches tucked under my hedges to give bugs & insects somewhere to live and dine out!
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cathidaw
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:02 pm
I have unintentional wild patches but they are very pretty at this time of the year.
Have found a n 8" hawthorn growing which I will cultivate. and my clump of clover in a plastic tub which turned up last year.has gone wild-so beautiful
Simon wrote: Hey folks,
I've been really into Bill Oddy and everything he's had to say this year, and I got really into his suggestion of leaving a part of our gardens wild to attract some nature and do our bit for the environment.
Well, I did one little corner and wow was it worth it. I've had all kinds of animals stopping by that I've never even seen in my garden before. Tons of dragonflies, butterflies, bumblebees, and it's even attracted lots of birds to come and eat them all. It's been such a success I'm going to make it bigger next year, and see if I can get more interesting stuff.
Wondering if anyone else has tried this, and what results they got? I have unintentional wild patches but they are very pretty at this time of the year.
Have found a n 8" hawthorn growing which I will cultivate. and my clump of clover in a plastic tub which turned up last year.has gone wild-so beautiful
[quote="Simon"]Hey folks,
I've been really into Bill Oddy and everything he's had to say this year, and I got really into his suggestion of leaving a part of our gardens wild to attract some nature and do our bit for the environment.
Well, I did one little corner and wow was it worth it. I've had all kinds of animals stopping by that I've never even seen in my garden before. Tons of dragonflies, butterflies, bumblebees, and it's even attracted lots of birds to come and eat them all. It's been such a success I'm going to make it bigger next year, and see if I can get more interesting stuff.
Wondering if anyone else has tried this, and what results they got?[/quote]
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Mari
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:43 am
Thread ressurected from 2006 , doesn't time fly!
I spotted an orange tip butterfly in my garden the other week, first I've seen for a long time.
Also seen this little fellow visiting the garden, though from checking my bird book it was more likely a lesser spotted woodpecker.
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Thread ressurected from 2006 , doesn't time fly!
I spotted an orange tip butterfly in my garden the other week, first I've seen for a long time.
Also seen this little fellow visiting the garden, though from checking my bird book it was more likely a lesser spotted woodpecker.
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Madhatter
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Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:09 pm
Tried to tell my nan that I'm going to leave a tidy patch and the rest is wild life garden but all she does is nag that it's a mess  Tried to tell my nan that I'm going to leave a tidy patch and the rest is wild life garden but all she does is nag that it's a mess :(
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Milly
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Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:35 am
This sounds like a super idea! Do you do anything else, or just literally leave a section of your garden untouched?
This sounds like a super idea! Do you do anything else, or just literally leave a section of your garden untouched?
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chillitt
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:49 pm
the hornets have scared them all off... the hornets have scared them all off... :(
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Shizara
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:41 pm
Invite the bumblebees too!!
Invite the bumblebees too!!
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chillitt
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:25 pm
my garden is a wild patch! got a stream too... and its in the middle of 1800 acres of all sorts of undergrowth.... got jays, kingfishers all sorts...
my garden is a wild patch! got a stream too... and its in the middle of 1800 acres of all sorts of undergrowth.... got jays, kingfishers all sorts...
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Simon
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 7:54 pm
Do you have a Wild Patch in your Garden?
Hey folks,
I've been really into Bill Oddy and everything he's had to say this year, and I got really into his suggestion of leaving a part of our gardens wild to attract some nature and do our bit for the environment.
Well, I did one little corner and wow was it worth it. I've had all kinds of animals stopping by that I've never even seen in my garden before. Tons of dragonflies, butterflies, bumblebees, and it's even attracted lots of birds to come and eat them all. It's been such a success I'm going to make it bigger next year, and see if I can get more interesting stuff.
Wondering if anyone else has tried this, and what results they got?
Hey folks,
I've been really into Bill Oddy and everything he's had to say this year, and I got really into his suggestion of leaving a part of our gardens wild to attract some nature and do our bit for the environment.
Well, I did one little corner and wow was it worth it. I've had all kinds of animals stopping by that I've never even seen in my garden before. Tons of dragonflies, butterflies, bumblebees, and it's even attracted lots of birds to come and eat them all. It's been such a success I'm going to make it bigger next year, and see if I can get more interesting stuff.
Wondering if anyone else has tried this, and what results they got?
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