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Even a tiny pond can attract frogs, newts and dragonflies. Choose a sunny spot, add native plants and avoid introducing fish.
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Using the Parish Footpath Network Responsibly
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Once rare, red kites now soar over many rural counties. Look for forked tails and listen for their mewing calls near woodland edges.
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Making a Simple Bird Box from Scrap Wood
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Native wildflowers support pollinators and look charming among informal planting. Prepare poor soil, sow seed in autumn and avoid fertiliser for best results.
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Weaving a Willow Basket for Garden Produce
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A mixed native hedge offers food, shelter and nesting sites. Choose hawthorn, blackthorn and hazel, then trim lightly in late winter.
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Carving a Wooden Spoon with Hand Tools
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- 27 Jul 2026
Autumn leaves rot into a rich soil improver. Collect them in bin bags, pierce the sides and leave for a year or two.
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Watching the Arrival of Swallows in Spring
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- 21 Jul 2026
Muddy paths and rocky tracks need supportive boots with good grip. Wear them in gradually and pair with wool socks to prevent blisters.
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