How To HELP WILDLIFE In Your Garden This Autumn

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I explain some simple methods to help wildlife in your garden this autumn.
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@charliensam Жыл бұрын

Our two wild pear trees gift us with many jars of pear butter, but the fallen pears are the real treat. These fruits bring in the deer, ground hogs, chipmunks, birds, and pollinators galore. What is not gobbled up by the wild life, rots and feeds the living ground. In the spring something wonderful appears... Morel mushrooms. These gems only grow beneath our pear trees and are a testament that nature is truly amazing. 🍐🐝🍄

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Wow! This sounds amazing Michele! 😁 Keep up the great work and the wildlife will continue to reward you 😊👍

@CheshireCat6639 2 ай бұрын

Wow, that's fantastic to read, enjoy... your kindness has been rewarded with beautiful wildlife ❤

@rigajykra3159 Жыл бұрын

I built and installed a hedgehog house a month ago. We already have a tenant. So pleased.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! I hope they stick around 👍😊

@deborahflello2316 Жыл бұрын

Gosh Joel you are a little oasis of peace and harmony in this crazy world! You will be cheered to hear the "grue" have been flying over in huge, beautiful, noisy skeins in our part of SW France It is such a heartwarming sight to behold Thank you for uploading this video for us to share

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you Deborah. I’m glad the videos are providing some uplifting entertainment in these times. I’m intrigued as to what a “grue” is now 🤔 I must say I’m missing France somewhat. Hoping to get to my little piece of garden in NW France this winter to cut some brambles back to see how my saplings are doing that I planted at the start of 2020

@deborahflello2316 Жыл бұрын

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton they are storks :))

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

@@deborahflello2316 you learn something every day 😊👍

@CheshireCat6639 2 ай бұрын

How beautiful to watch, never say you don't bring us a variety of great wildlife vlogs. I stayed on my Grans farm in The Fens every year from age 5, they had a plum orchard, which i loved but soon learned which fallen fruit not to eat ( wasp alert)! Getting stung💪 to bring us these vlogs, Joel 👏👏🙏

@work.with.naturethorher254 Жыл бұрын

Happy belated birthday! That's exactly why i keep some fallen fruits in the garden in some areas.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for leaving some for nature 😊👍

@irishcottagerenovation9900 Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday, I am very inspired by your videos. Here in west of Ireland as a newcomer it has been a challenge, I so wanted to make a large wildlife garden. Have planted loads of butterfly plants and have had such a wonderful time watching them. The pond was dug by a very enthusiastic digger driver and I didn’t even get a chance to line it as the Irish rain beat me to filling it. Planting native hedgerow .,only been here 8 months so next year hopefully a good wildlife year here.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 It sounds like you are doing amazing work to create a haven for wildlife. West Ireland is a place I’d love to visit. I fell in love with the western highlands in Scotland and no doubt would love the rugged wild lands of the west of Ireland. Sorry - daydreaming! 😆 Anyway, thank you for commenting and keep up the great work! Nature will reward you 😊👍

@SisterDogmata Жыл бұрын

Hey Joel! Brave man being so close to all those wasps! We sadly had to destroy a wasp nest as one of the grandchildren is allergic to stings and there were hundreds of them! We're lucky to have a few greengage trees and the amount of beetles that live under them is amazing. They must feast on the fruit when it falls. We always leave a few to fall for them and the butterflies. Nice the sun shone on your birthday! Best wishes.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I had to convince myself somewhat! 😆 Fruit trees really are underrated for wildlife. Hope you’re well and keep in touch. All the best 😊👍

@MarkyBigSmoke Жыл бұрын

Great advice as always Joel! I definitely wouldn’t have say that close to those wasps! Flight reaction! Lol

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Haha! It took some convincing to convince myself to do it! 😆👍Hope you’re well mate and glad you’re enjoying the channel. Stay safe my friend 😊

@markhunter2244 Жыл бұрын

That’s the most wasps I’ve seen this year, I don’t know why but there’s not been many in the garden and there’s loads of windfall apples. Hopefully the wasp population recovers next summer as they are much more beneficial than people think 🐝

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

They certainly are, Mark and a vital part of the food chain. Thank you and I hope you are well 😊👍

@Tofog22000 Жыл бұрын

Great sight to see, especially this late into the year!

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

It sure was, Rob. Amazing how touch some of these insects are! 😊

@wildlifegardener-tracey6206 Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday Joel what a great way to spend your birthday with Red admirals and Commas flitting about you. I was only stung by a wasp the other week, first since I was a child so not bad going in 60 yrs and I’m always amongst them in the garden they’re fascinating hunters. Great tip our apple tree drops many an apple found one buried by a squirrel the other day in one of my pots as I was planting bulbs. Food for mammals too.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tracey! 😊👍

@keithroberts42 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video, lovely seeing the butterflies enjoying the fruit and the mention of the Q of S fritillary which I must do more homework on . Amazing it was still warm enough to sustain them this time of year too.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith. I’m only slightly jealous of your QoS fritillary! 😉 I must get down to see you next year 😊👍

@AdiHughesGuitar Жыл бұрын

I compost our old fruit. Only been stung a couple of times, both my own fault. Happy with wasps in the garden, they eat the aphids of my roses. Enjoying your videos.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adi. I’m glad to know you’re enjoying the videos. Lots more to come soon 😊👍

@micksmusicchannel Жыл бұрын

Lovely video Joel, just catching up with the channel. Great to see the butterfly's and wasps feeding, I was going to mention birds then you came out with it.😁 That's a lovely site, it strikes me how flat the area is compared to up north. Great work Joel's and hope you and your family are all well. 🙂👍

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick. Nice to hear from you. I’m well thanks, hope you are too. Yes indeed fallen fruit is so good for a myriad of creatures. Stay tuned - lots to come to the channel soon 😊👍

@hotelsierra86 Жыл бұрын

Had a red admiral in my garden 4th November here in central Scotland.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Last one of the year….? 🤔

@Livingsamsara Жыл бұрын

I don't kill wasps and sure, I've been stung a few times trying to save them from bad situations (ie, they're drowning in the pool desiring water but the pump comes on & the waves happen or they get lost in my hair and shirt because I must smell so damn sweet and they confuse me for the flowers I'm watering) but I guess I just figured they're here for a reason. That is very cool of you to tell us of their importance, despite even my horrifying incident of the two eating my butterfly in chrysalis that one time I made a mistake w/ clearing the old lemon balm. Lesson learned: I now just let nature, nature.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

I guess you need to shower less and then they won’t be attracted to your smell as much! 😆 Thank you for not shunning them for stinging people. Take care 😊👍

@m9017t Жыл бұрын

Great video, I have a plum tree which produced so many plums this year several branches snapped! I had only managed to pick a few and most ended up rotting on the ground which initially i was disappointed about. Fast forward 1 month and the whole place was teeming with bees, butterflies and wasps feasting on the fruit which was lovely to see! Glad I hadn’t cleared them away. I love how gardening for nature is both good for other animals but also the least effort in this case not having to put the rotten plums in the green bin.

@saltlifegull4091 Жыл бұрын

Love the video! I dumpster dive at a local grocery store that throws out tons of fruit, vegs, etc that I get by to throw out for pollinators (also my worms). Great recycling if you don't have fruit or berry trees.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Great idea! 😊 Thank you for commenting 👍

@janiedunn637 Жыл бұрын

Just ❤️ this

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Janie 😊👍

@theurbanghost Жыл бұрын

Great video Joel and a belated happy birthday 👍

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@rebeccalane5610 Жыл бұрын

Lovely work as usual.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@formicapple2 Жыл бұрын

Hello Joe. Great post. I absolutely love wasps, although I do get to be stung a few times each year. They are absolutely fascinating creatures. They are great pest control for my cabbages and salad leaves.

@Livingsamsara Жыл бұрын

I had no idea! That's another good reason for them then. I've begun growing brassicas and salad leaves in the ground this season & they're doing well.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, they can be a bit of a pest, but are still part of nature, so deserve as much of a chance as anything else 😊👍

@grahampestridge4368 Жыл бұрын

Will plant a fruit tree belated Birthday greetings.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you Graham 😊👍 And the wildlife will reward your efforts, I’m sure

@craigfarleymusician8481 Жыл бұрын

Hi Joel. Lovey little video mate. I’ve kept my apple windfalls on the ground for this reason too this year. It’s amazing to see what visits the fallen apples 😊

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Nice one mate. They sure do provide a lot of food for animals at this time of year 😊👍

@coolstertothecore Жыл бұрын

Our apple tree has finally started really growing after not enjoying being replanted 8 years ago when we moved so this year was our first proper crop of apples. I love seeing what looks like a whole apple but on closer inspection is just the skin, with the middle all consumed. My husband is often stung whereas I've only once been stung (by a bumble bee as I tried to save it from drowning). I wonder if it's skin type as I have very dry skin and he's more greasy! 😂

@SisterDogmata Жыл бұрын

I'm always getting stung and bitten too. I think it's the smell of us! Haha

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Potentially! 😆👍 Nice that the apple is now fruiting. They can dull for a few years after being moved, but glad yours has perked up 😊👍 Take care and thank you for commenting.

@UkAmphibians Жыл бұрын

Great video joel I just saw a red admiral the other day not seen many peacocks this year though unfortunately 🥲 🐸💚🐸

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Yeah peacocks seem thin on the ground this year. I noticed that also. Glad you enjoyed the video. Stay safe! 😊👍

@george-1961 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Joel. I always leave the neighbours cooking apples on the ground. It’s buzzing with wasps but haven’t seen any butterflies. Keep up the good work 👏🏻

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you George. It’s great that you leave some for the insects. They’ll certainly thank you for it 😊👍 Hope you’re well mate

@seanhammond8537 Жыл бұрын

I have a very small garden but have dwarf apple trees in pots

@elykj6539 Жыл бұрын

Wish I could do this. I have a pear tree (left by the previous owner, and I don't eat pears) and it would be easier and better to just leave the fruit. Unfortunatly my neighbour is terrified of mice and rats and already thinks I'm strange for all the ways I'm turning my blank canvas of a lawn into a more wildlife friendly space. I had signs of a mouse living in my garage at one point so can't afford to leave potential food out for them as I know they are in the area. I don't even compost my kitchen scraps for this reason. If they move I definatly will do this, but for now I need to keep the peace.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

I completely understand this. I hope for your sake you get to move and have the garden (and wildlife) of your dreams! 😊👍

@EdurtreG Жыл бұрын

Hi Joel. Congrats! Back to your old pace? Love these videos. Did you check on the vids of the American lad I sent you the link from? Stay well.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes I’m aiming for 2 per week from here on in. Even if one is a short! 😆👍

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Not sure which link you sent to where? X

@titiaswildlifecottagegarden Жыл бұрын

Hi Joel, happy birthday to you🥳🎂🍎 I have given your advice some thought and despite the price I would like to go for a (hybrid) crabapple tree in the future. My husband-to-be commented earlier this year that he wants to have an apple tree in the front garden, after looking at the narrow row of apple trees of our neighbour. I will inform him about my idea soon and what he likes, because he has to look at that tree every day to. I love the cherry tree prunus family to, which where the blackthorn is a part of. But sadly they suffer quickly from cherry leaf spot disease in our wet, windy, autumn climate. I don't know how easy it is treatable and how easily it will come back, otherwise i would love to consider a prunus fruit/berry tree to. My parents garden has a prunus serrulata, pink blossoming tree, which is suffering from it for years without treatment. That tree made me fall in love with pink blossom trees and birds💗

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Thank you Titia! 😊👍 Good choice de the apple tree and I’m sure a standard Bird Cherry would work with your climate?

@titiaswildlifecottagegarden Жыл бұрын

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton I read they can handle wet soil conditions, but I have read they are prone in developing leaf spot decease spread by wind. I love the look of a blackthorn tree to, but they to are prone in developing leaf spot decease. It could be due to a lack of proper care and nutrients, but I'm not sure. Do you have experience with trees who have it, since you were a tree surgeon in the past? I think the English and Dutch climate is similar. But we have more clay soils that hold moisture due to being below the water surface (thank goodness we have the dykes😇)

@LittleSpaceCase Жыл бұрын

I was just looking for more information on leaving fruit, and all the sources I was able to find online said that leaving the fruit would attract pests which could damage the tree. Is this just another old-fashioned gardening convention? I would think that fruiting tree should naturally be able to tolerate being surrounded by old fruit?? Anyway, thanks for sharing!

@itsmewende Жыл бұрын

Interesting, wasps, they look like one here in the states we call a bee. Our wasp are giant ugly black stare you down things, and I testify that they do HURT.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

They sound pretty intimidating! Hope you don’t bump into one down a dark alley at night! 😳😆

@itsmewende Жыл бұрын

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Bumped into some living in my fence, they chased me down, it was not pretty. That includes seeing me run for my life 😂

@erint5373 Жыл бұрын

Hi Joel, I'd love to hear your thoughts on a common push back comment that I hear a lot here in the city when plans are proposed to leave things untidy/let things decay a bit in autumn/winter (in large shared apartments to neighbourhoods): which is that "that mess will attract rats and foxes".. in my mind, having predictors such as foxes about isn't necessarily a bad thing, being that we are all part of the food chain and it means there's enough food for predictors to sustain themselves.But I understand the rat issue and I have heard this comment in a few contexts now and it seems to stop plans in there tracks. There must be some way to balance this, would love to know your thoughts?

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Жыл бұрын

Hi Erin. Thanks for your interesting comment. I would have thought that there are plenty of rats in a city, regardless of whether you’re trying to attract them or not. The same goes for foxes I would imagine. I know of people who just feed left over meat for the foxes and nothing is wasted as they come at the same time every day and eat everything that is offered. A good way to encourage foxes in your garden is to provide some cover for them such as a bramble thicket or dense shrubs. I have had them make a den in the bottom of the garden before in some dense vegetation. I think that said, if you feed in moderation and use a trail cam, you could see who turns up. The way I see it, foxes are like natures hoovers and we should encourage them into our gardens 👍 I hope this sort of answers your question?! 😆