Gardening for Biodiversity

Nature is Good for You - Gardening for Biodiversity

Spending time in nature is good for our physical and mental health. There are plenty of simple things that we can all do to help nature in our garden or local area this Autumn and Winter. To get you started pick up a free copy of Gardening for Biodiversity. Author Juantia Browne has some really practical advice on turning your garden into a haven for wildlife. The guide outlines actions that can be taken to improve gardens for birds, bees, butterflies, bats and more with all kinds of projects suitable for everyone. From just leaving a corner of your garden to nature to building a bird bath, there are clear instructions and step-by-step drawings. Taking actions to help nature not only makes us feel good, it also helps fight biodiversity loss and the impacts of climate change. Small, simple actions can make a big difference to all our lives.

How to get this book:

The digital versions can be found on the Fingal County Council Website.

You can pick up a copy at your local library or if you want a copy of the book posted to you please, contact our Heritage Officer Christine Baker at Christine.Baker@fingal.ie

Gardening for Biodiversity was produced by Laois County Council and supported by the Local Authority Heritage Officers Network, Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht, NPWS and the Heritage Council.

Tips for Sustainable Living can be found on the Fingal County Council Website https://www.fingal.ie/sustainable-living

Gardening for Biodiversity

There are many ways you can help biodiversity in your own garden - no matter how big or small the space - and no matter where you live. There are lots of ways in which you might want to open your garden up to nature - even in very small ways - perhaps by hanging up a bird box; or in larger ways, such as making a wildlife pond.

We can all do a little bit to help biodiversity and what a great feeling it is to know you can play your part right there in your own garden. Gardening for Biodiversity is a wonderful book that focuses on bringing biodiversity into your own garden. It is full of tips and practical advice for all ages with lots of fun and family friendly projects that can enhance the biodiversity of your own spaces.

Biodiversity in Your Garden

A Colouring Book is a lovely book for children with beautiful garden wildlife illustrations. Children will have great fun learning about biodiversity that can be found in the garden, while they colour in.