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- 1Gardeners urged to build brush piles for overwintering wildlife●For those who have enough space around their home, this can make a beautiful overwintering place for all kinds of specie
A gardening tip circulating online suggests that people with space around their homes can help wildlife through the winter by piling branches on top of each other, leaving gaps between them, and covering the pile with turf and leaves. The structure creates shelter for hedgehogs, insects and other small animals looking for a place to overwinter.
- 2To Feed or Not to Feed the Birds?●To Feed or Not to Feed the Birds? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/opinion/birds-feeding-britain-parasite.html # Birds
A New York Times opinion piece is weighing whether the widespread British habit of feeding garden birds does more harm than good, citing concerns about a parasite linked to feeders. Britain's long tradition of putting out food for wild birds is under scrutiny, prompting debate among bird lovers over whether feeders help declining species or spread disease.
- 3Blue-headed agama spotted in home garden●Blue Headed Agama. Got a small one that moved into my little garden this season. # agama # lizards # nature # socialmedi
A gardener shared a photo of a small blue-headed agama that moved into their garden this season, showing off the colorful lizard among the plants. The post has drawn friendly attention from nature and reptile fans, who enjoy seeing wildlife turn up in domestic gardens and swap notes on agamas and other garden lizards.
- 4Bar Harbor Garden Club to host talk on Maine's loons▼Bar Harbor Garden Club presents 'The State of Maine's Loons' at Oct. 8 meeting
The Bar Harbor Garden Club will host a presentation titled 'The State of Maine's Loons' at its October 8 meeting. The announcement was reported by the Mount Desert Islander, which covers Maine's Mount Desert Island region. The event highlights local interest in loon conservation and the health of Maine's loon populations, a topic of ongoing concern for wildlife groups and lakeside communities in the state.
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A gardening column explores native oak trees and their role in home landscapes. The piece highlights the value oaks bring to local yards and gardens, adding to ongoing interest in planting native species that support wildlife and thrive in local conditions.