Every little step helps
Here’s an interesting fact: Did you know that all our gardens, courtyards and balconies combined make up a space that’s larger than the Lake District? Isn’t that brilliant! So collectively, imagine what we could achieve if we all did a little bit to support nature on our own little patch? You might be thinking “But what can I do to help?” It’s actually really easy to make a difference – whether you live in the countryside or in a city.
There are some simple things we can all do to help nature thrive, so check out our top tips with our friend Katie Rushworth above.
We’ve teamed up with Katie Rushworth to bring you some easy hints and tips to encourage more nature onto your patch– and the brilliant thing, is you don’t need a big garden to help nature. You can support biodiversity by helping birds and insects even from your patio or balcony.
Katie is a massive advocate for nature and has been a gardener for twelve years. For ten of those, she has worked alongside her good friends Alan Titchmarsh, Frances Tophill and David Domoney on ITV’s Love Your Garden.
You can also view all of Katie's 'How-To' videos on our YouTube channel by clicking here
In this video, Katie shows you how easy it is to upcycle a wooden pallet into a gorgeous bug hotel that little creatures like spiders, bees and butterflies will love to call home.
In this video Katie shows how easy it is to create a gorgeous window box that will have your garden, patio or balcony bursting with nature this spring and summer.
Growing your own fruit is so rewarding and provides food and shelter for wildlife too.
In this video, Katie shows you how easy it is to do, and you don’t need a garden – this will work beautifully on a patio or balcony too.
Don’t think you have space in your garden for a pond? You can!
Watch how Katie shows how to turn a washing up bowl into a pond to help your garden or green space burst with nature this spring and summer.
Through The Jordans Farm Partnership our oat farmers work with a dedicated wildlife advisor from their local wildlife trust to make sure that at least 10% of their land is managed for the unique mix of wildlife on their farm (the average is currently at 17%, whoop!).
So for example, it could be that a certain area of land is managed so that ground-nesting birds have somewhere to shelter, or that grasslands are created for beetles.
And every farmer must work hard at maintaining these different wildlife habitats. Luckily, their Wildlife Trust Advisor is always on hand to help.
This is Nick Rowsell, Nick shares our passion for protecting nature and growing wonderful British oats.
Find out more about Nick here.
“The countryside means everything to me – not just growing crops but enhancing the environment for future generations.”
Find out more about Stephen and his role in The Jordans Farm Partnership here
At least 10% of farmland in The Jordans Farm Partnership is left for wildlife to thrive.
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