Supporting Wildlife

~ By Gardening Committee Members ~

Gardener Kythera Ann submitted this question for our General Discussion this month: "With such unstable weather we are now experiencing in most areas, wild animals and birds are suffering too. What can you plant to support animals and birds in your area with food and/or shelter?"

A good question to say the least and one that caused each one of us to stop a moment and think of just how we move and work with Nature, not only as individuals who truly enjoy Gardening but enjoy all the gifts that come along with it. We hope you will enjoy our sharing this month :)

Aletha ~ Hello, I live on 2 acre's of land although not as much as some. Between me and my cousin, who lives next door, I planted a lot of trees and afterwards my cousin said it is like a forest between us. When I planted the trees they were young and growing and I had bird houses and feeders up and did that for many years. Now I have huge evergreens out front and along side the house that provide shelter to so many birds and rabbits under them … continued

Lenekathinka ~ It is true that the climate is becoming warmer, wetter and wilder! Climate change is a huge challenge for Nature in Denmark and around the world. I believe that we must tackle climate problems locally if we are to give the Wildlife in Denmark the best conditions; while helping to reduce climate change globally … continued

Julie ~ To protect birds and other creatures from the harsh cruel climate, there is not a lot we can do where I live in Australia as we live in suburbia. If we lived in the hills I would be erecting birdhouses and putting out water … continued

Diane ~ Supporting wild life is something we do right in our own back yard and I enjoy doing it year round. We feed the Birds as well as the Squirrels and Wild Rabbits. Even the Field Mice get in on the action going on out there :) I am not too thrilled about the mice but what can I do, they come out at night. I bring seed out to the birds every morning no matter what the weather; summer, spring, winter, and fall and … continued

Gardnbee ~ Today our climate is very definitely and very drastically changing moment to moment even without conscious awareness within the collective. And although there are many discussions regarding the cause of these changes the fact remains that we are slowing entering into serious climate and geographical conditions that affect all Life Forms to the point of extinction, inclusive of our own species … continued

         

All ideas, concepts, and content including text, content and graphics are owned by
The Garden of Friendship and its members unless otherwise noted and should not be
taken or duplicated without expressed written consent. © 2000 and beyond.
The Garden of Friendship