Brassicas or Cruciferous Vegetables
Brassicas or cruciferous vegetables are a family of vegetables with flowering heads and a slightly bitter taste. These include broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage and Brussel sprouts.
In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?
The common pipistrelle is so small, it can fit into a matchbox! Despite its size, it can easily eat 3,000 insects a night: look for it flitting around the garden or a lit lamp post as it chases…
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.