WELL hope ye are all well and that planning is in full swing as we are now well and truly into winter.
This week at Blossoms on the Go Garden Centre we have been putting out bird food and keeping the water de-iced so they can have something to drink
I was asked why do we I do it? So, I thought it’s a nice to do but I did dig deeper and found out. Feeding birds can offer several ecological, environmental and personal benefits.
Supporting the bird populations by supplemental feeding provides birds with a reliable food source. Conservation and species protection feeders can support biodiversity by attracting a variety of bird species. Pest control birds feed on insects, such as aphids, caterpillars by attracting them to the garden they are naturally reduce pest population. Many birds contribute to seed dispersal supporting plant growth and the ecosystem health. Mental heath benefits watching birds at a feeder has been shown to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Now that’s food for thought.
So this week and the over next few weeks are going to busy we have. Christmas in full swing here in Blossoms. Our Christmas trees have arrived and they are just gorgeous. We have a size to suit all rooms and even the outdoor areas, if you are doing up the lawn.
Noble Fir and Nordman fir are the two types of trees we stock. Thanks to these trees I have a natural scent of pine off me for December and it’s fabulous.
It’s not just Christmas trees that keep us busy this time of year, we make all our own wreath and decorate so between cutting up bits to suitable size to help my mam prune
her holly tree and lovely bay laurel tree I have been kept very busy this winter.
But I love creating wreaths using lots of type of greenery they all come out stunning. The most popular ones are the holly ones and if I can get red berry, they are mostly done naturally with pinecones and orange slice and cinnamon sticks.
The selection is so varied an, there are too many to mention. So if your like me and starting to think about putting up the tree and the décor why not call in and see what we can add to your lovely Christmas home this year.
We are holding our wreath and table arrangements over the next week keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details
