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Simple homemade apple bird feeder
Creating a bird feeder at home is a fun activity for all ages, using all natural items. It's like making a homemade meal for your daily visitors.
Slug and snail resistant plants
Even if we love supporting wildlife, it’s hard to love our plants getting eaten by slugs and snails. We share slug and snail resistant plants, as recommended by our Gardening Club.
Making your own banana skin fertiliser
In this article, Jason 'The Cloud Gardener' Williams shows us 3 different methods of using banana skins to fertilise your garden.
How to make a newspaper plant pot
Making your own plant pots from newspaper is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to grow young plants. Follow our step-by-step guide.
Recycled bottle bird feeder
Making your own bird feeder is straightforward and satisfying. Using an old plastic milk bottle is a double win, giving the birds a feast and reducing waste.
How to make leaf mould
Using fallen leaves to make leaf mould can help you create a good textured, nutrient-rich compost. We share how in our guide.
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