The time has now come for #30dayswild to end. But with such an amazing response to the campaign many of the ‘Wilders’ will be continuing to explore and create throughout the year, including me! Ok so it may not be every day or even every week but exploring wildlife is something I really enjoy so…
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National Trust for Scotland Inverewe Gardens – Day 23 of 30 Days Wild
One place that has been on my list of places to visit is the National Trust for Scotland Inverewe Gardens located near Poolewe on the shores of Loch Ewe. We decided to make a little de-tour over here on our way to Dornie on our holiday. The gardens benefit from the temperate climates due to…
The Importance of Wildflowers – Day 17 of 30 Days Wild
Day 17 of 30 Days Wild looks at the importance of wildflowers and grass verges. I remember a year or so ago going to see Chris Packham speak and he talked about how our grass verges were being destroyed putting strain on our ecosystem. There has also been a lot of talk about the decline…
And the rain goes on….Day 16 of 30 Days Wild
Day 16 of 30 Days Wild is a quick look at how all the rain we have been having is impacting on the garden. The rain is still here and the garden is getting rather soggy now. Some of my plants seem to be loving it like my Alpines, Mint and my Potatoes. Others like…
Looking Back to Spring – Day 13 of 30 Days Wild
Day 13 of 30 Days Wild is not so much about the now, it’s more about looking back to Spring when it all began. We start looking forward to Spring in the Autumn when we plant up our bulbs. At that point Spring seems months away, and with the arrival of Winter our longing to…
Pitmedden Garden – National Trust for Scotland – Day 11 of 30 Days Wild
Day 11 of 30 Days Wild is all about my recent trip to National Trust for Scotland property Pitmedden Gardens, based a stones throw away from village Pitmedden in Aberdeenshire. When I was young we were always members of the National Trust for Scotland and my mum would often take me to visit castles in the summer holidays. Back…
June in the Garden – Day 10 of 30 Days Wild
This time of year I love walking around my garden and seeing how everything is progressing. One moment you are waiting for the buds to develop, the next there is a floral explosion. My Day 10 of 30 Days Wild is a look at how things are coming along, and this is only the beginning. Lots…
Baby birds – to help or not to help? Day 9 of 30 Days Wild
Day 9 of 30 days wild is about baby birds and whether or not we should intervene and help one if we think fit to do so. It is a tricky time of year for wildlife, they are so vulnerable and have to rely on their parents for multiple feeds which can be a challenge….
Gardening Scotland Pt 2 – It’s all about the flowers! – Day 6 – 30 Days Wild
This blog follows on from Gardening Scotland Pt 1 – Gardens for Bees where I looked at some of my favourite show gardens. Day 6 of 30 Days Wild is all about the flowers. The Caley Floral Hall is where the majority of the flowers and plants for sale were, it was amazing! Each exhibitor…
Winter Robin 