grass whilst insects and small mammals like to hide out in wilder patches.As well as putting out feeders and seeds for birds, leave a small amount of water in a shallow tray or pail to create a mini bath for your feathered friends.Plants that yield a

-schoolers are guaranteed a hoot as the show prowls into The Roses in Tewkesbury on February 15. For more details and dates, visit www.michaelastrachan.co.ukSpeaking of which, characters don’t come wilder than New York City Zoo’s finest – Alex, Melman, Gloria and Marty

child can marvel at the mass ascension of over 100 brightly festooned hot air balloons as well as a local food stands, live music and a sports zone in the rolling hills of Ashton Court. Wilderness FestivalAugust 10–12Wilderness Festival is a celebration

watching in the garden can be a rewarding experience, the most exciting species are to be found in the peaceful wilderness of a nature reserve. Scattered throughout the country the RSPB owns over 200 such locations bursting with beautiful flora and fauna

budding Bear Grylls’ can learn wilderness survival skills from resident roughing-it experts, the Northern Ireland Bushcraft Association.Baby Grow!September 24Bring your green-fingered little ones for an afternoon of planting snowdrops, daffodil

varieties of deer. If you’re lucky, you might spot red squirrels, pine martens and otters.Cairngorms, Inverness-shireThis is a huge area of wilderness where you may see red grouse and red deer, but to guarantee a sighting of otters, red squirrels and red