The sparrows in my garden are absolute chatacters! I don't leave out much food for them at the moment, but I still like to leave some as I know there are a lot of nests around my house and the extreme weather has been rough for all. Yet look at the mess these little guys … Continue reading Floof Friday
Category: Environment
No Mow May
No Mow May is a conservation campaign urging people to leave the lawnmower in the shed for the month of May. It is an annual campaign organised by Plantlife which urges everyone to pack away the lawnmower, let wildflowers grow freely, and help nature from everyone's doorstep to thrive. Not mowing a garden allows wildflowers … Continue reading No Mow May
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat’s a simple pleasure in life that brings you joy?View all responses The different plants in my garden have been slowly growing over the spring months, and now a few of them are beginning to bloom! I never thought I would be this excited to see a flower but I am checking the … Continue reading Sunday Musings
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The bird song around me lately has become quite the opera! I have also moved office locations so am being introduced to even more new songs from birds that I have not encountered before. Like this eurasian jay...who spent most of the morning singing at the top of their lungs. It did help the morning … Continue reading Floof friday
Should vegans use pest control: The ethics of gardening
I have recently moved and actually have a garden. I have never had much of a green thumb, but I thought since I have the space, I want to at least try and make it look pretty and to grow some vegetation and extra places for nature. I mostly have shrubs at the moment, but … Continue reading Should vegans use pest control: The ethics of gardening
Spring is coming!
The English Spring season is usually one of tempermental weather: Lots of wind, lots of rain, and somedays lots of sunshine and heat. Often all 3 in one day - even in one hour! So whilst I have been trying to start my own little garden of pretty flowers, and to take up a hobby … Continue reading Spring is coming!
What plants are safe for dogs?
With the warmer months approaching, I have no doubt that so many of us are beginning to make plans for our garden. It always surprises me what plants - and what beautiful flowers - are actually highly toxic for companion animals, and as a result I have prepared a helpful list to help me plan … Continue reading What plants are safe for dogs?
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I recently bought some bird feeders for the new property and within minutes, this little fella was trying his hardest to get to the feeder. Look at the determination! Have you ever seen such a showdown?! So far, they haven't quite figured out how to get to the feeder, but I may buy another that … Continue reading Floof Friday
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My new area has so many new neighbours! We seem to have multiple groups of these birds, and I learnt that these are house sparrows. They are very chatty! I love waking up in the morning to hearing them chirping away in the surrounding bushes and trees. Males tend to have a grey cap, chestnut … Continue reading Floof Friday
Winter Bird Survey looking for volunteers
The British Trust for Ornithologists (BTO) is the self-proclaimed 'go-to organisation for information on the UK's birds'. The heart of BTO focuses on three key areas: birds, science, people. They work to secure a better future for birds and nature, using science, monitoring and data to inform good environmental decisions, inspiring others with the wonder … Continue reading Winter Bird Survey looking for volunteers
Taylor Talks Vegan 