His particular gardenrelated expertise lies in wildlife gardening, community participation and trees in towns. She is a freelance writer for organisations, magazines and wildlife trusts on a variety of wildlife gardening and natural history topics. Wildlife gardening is all about working with the balance of nature. New wildlife gardening workshops pat suttons wildlife.
He also worked as a landscape and sustainability adviser on the millennium dome project. There are lots of things we can do, from planting to maintenance, that will make them as welcome as possible. This is the ideal sourcebook for firsttime gardeners and dedicated wildlife enthusiasts everywhere. There are lots of simple things we can do to help the animals we share a space with. Chris baines is an english naturalist, one of the uks leading independent environmentalists. Rhs companion to wildlife gardening chris baines wildlife has become a mainstream issue for gardeners and the public since this bestselling book was first published as how to make a wildlife garden, and launched at the 1985 chelsea flower show. Buy now if you buy via the amazon link, i get a small payment.
He is a horticulturalist, landscape architect, naturalist, television presenter and author baines grew up in sheffield, south yorkshire. About usborne childrens books who we are usborne around the world ethical policies safety policies charitable giving usborne policy on gender get in touch. Chris baines director chris baines associates ltd linkedin. Chris baines has always been passionate about wildlife and nature. Grow a range of trees, shrubs and climbers, or a mixed hedge to provide food and shelter. Rhs companion to wildlife gardening hardback book people. Spend time in your wildlife garden just looking, and get to know the many and varied creatures that share it with you. Chris baines is the author of how to make a wildlife garden 4. Baines built the first wildlife garden ever allowed at chelsea flower show in 1985, and in the same year his television programme bluetits and bumblebees, and his book, how to make a wildlife garden, inspired many people to begin gardening with wildlife. Chris baines shows the reader how to transform a garden into a haven for wildlife.
Chris baines, wildlife trusts the importance of nature on. Mikes wildlife garden i thought it would be nice to have wildlife all around me instead of having to find time to go into the countryside to see it, blogger mike says. Because of the shelter meadows provide to small creatures, it is likely that even a tiny meadow area in a garden could be a place where lots of wildlife will find a home. Jul 06, 2006 how to make a wildlife garden paperback july 6. In partnership with the royal horticultural society, andy mcindoe, chelsea flower show gold record holder will teach you how to create a beautiful garden that attracts birds, bees, insects and other pollinators and mammals. Gardening for wildlife pilkington, george, baines, chris on. View chris baines profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. His latest book is not a revamp, but a true masterpiece written by a man who has immersed himself in the delights of a natural world that is not so hidden, even in the urban environment.
This bestselling book was first published as how to make a wildlife garden, and launched at the 1985 chelsea flower show, making wildlife a mainstream issue for gardeners and the public. The original 1985 edition of chris baines how to make a wildlife garden is an old friend, full of advice, promoting a shakeup of perceptions of the overtidy garden. Chriss book how to make a wildlife garden was first published in 1985, and has been in print ever since. The idea is to enhance your garden to attract a range of wildlife including birds, insects, frogs.
Yet it wasnt always so and the republication of chris baines classic on wildlife gardening is a timely reminder that still more could be done. Every space, whether its a huge estate or a busy family garden, can give a home to nature. Companion to wildlife gardening royal society of biology. Buy rhs companion to wildlife gardening hardback by chris baines. Imagine a thriving garden in your backyard, bursting with vibrantly colored blooms and lush green leaves, shaded by tall trees. Rhs companion to wildlife gardening chris baines bok. Chris baines author of how to make a wildlife garden. My wildlife garden is no more than 40 by 30 thats m x 9m. He designed the first wildlife garden at the chelsea flower show and he founded international dawn chorus day. Nov 30, 2016 chris baines has always been passionate about wildlife and nature. The centre describes itself as an idyllic garden within a quiet residential street with an awardwinning visitor centre offering practical. In partnership with the royal horticultural society, andy mcindoe, chelsea flower show gold record holder will teach you how to create a beautiful garden that attracts. Broken up into chapters, each covering a simple improvement you can make to. A guide to wildlife food habits martin, alexander c.
He created the very first wildlife garden at the chelsea flower show in 1985 and he has been a national vice president of the wildlife trusts for more than 30 years. Here are some recommendations of useful publications on wildlife gardening. In addition, the illustrated practical guide to wildlife gardening shows how to encourage beneficial garden species and deal with the problematic species that enter our gardens. First published in 1985 as how to make a wildlife garden, the rhs companion to wildlife gardening has been revised, updated and reillustrated for a new generation of gardeners. Studies such as the rhs plants for bugs project are helping us understand how both native and nonnative plants support garden wildlife. Some will think thats large and some small, but its totally dedicated to attracting wildlife with a hedgehog hideout, bird boxes, a bat box, a wildlife pond, purpose built wildlife stone wall, rotting log pile, wild flower section and bird feeders, and anyone who loves. Jan 30, 2005 chris baines shows the reader how to transform a garden into a haven for wildlife. Dover publications, incorporated 0486207935 1951 p. Being sustainable and thinking of the environment is another important part of wildlife friendly gardening. Wildlife books, gardening books and childrens books. He writes popular monthly columns for both bbc wildlife and bbc gardeners world magazines. He worked in the local parks department when he left school, and then studied horticulture and landscape architecture at university.
The wildlife trusts have some expert wildlife gardening advice on how to create habitat in your garden to make it a naturefriendly space. Chris baines is one of the uks leading environmental campaigners, an awardwinning writer and broadcaster and an experienced speaker at national and international conferences. No discussion of wildlife gardening in london would be complete without reference to the london wildlife trusts centre for wildlife gardening which was established more than 25 years ago in peckham. The rhs companion to wildlife gardening by chris baines, is published by frances lincoln, priced at. Creating a wildlifefriendly garden wildlife can make its home in our gardens in many different ways.
It is about making a haven for you, as well as for wildlife. Chapters cover how to ensure ones garden provides shelter, food, and water for natural creatures. The wildlife gardener is a practical, easytofollow guide to creating a helpful habit for wildlife in ones own garden. Oct 19, 2000 chris baines shows the reader how to transform his or her garden into a rich wildlife haven. Baines is committed to urban wildlife and wildlife gardening.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I was one of many people inspired to garden for wildlife after reading this book, and. Chris baines associates ltd nov 1986 present 33 years 6 months sole trader consultancy, advising central and local government plus corporate clients in construction, energy, water, financial services and housebuilding industries. Gardening for wildlife is one of the most fascinating areas of gardening today. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. Mar 07, 2016 no discussion of wildlife gardening in london would be complete without reference to the london wildlife trusts centre for wildlife gardening which was established more than 25 years ago in peckham.
Chris baines shows the reader how to transform his or her garden into a rich wildlife haven. Wildlife gardening is a way of encouraging birds, bees, butterflies and other animals into your garden. Even small changes in the garden can make it a more welcoming place for wildlife no matter what space you have. Now imagine the same garden, alive with buzzing and flapping and chirping and croaking. The book looks at many different aspects of gardening, such as decorative beds and borders in the ornamental garden, as well as lawns, hedges and the kitchen garden. Chris baines a life of wildlife gardening duration. Acharya jagadish chandra bose indian botanic garden erstwhile east india company bagan, royal botanic garden, calcutta or indian botanic garden was established by lieutenant colonel robert kyd in 17. Whether youre planting for wildlife, creating a pond or need advice on. Mikes wildlife garden mikes wildlife garden wall the before pic. Thats where chris baines valuable companion to wildlife gardening came into play. In his career to date he has been a bbc presenter of countryfile.
Chris baines, wildlife trusts the importance of nature. He works from home in wolverhampton, is a national vicepresident of the royal society of wildlife trusts. He sets the wildlife garden within the context of the broader concerns of regional ecology and reveals how we can each do our bit to safeguard the habitats of important indigenous flora and fauna. This useful and informative guide really opened my eyes to the plight of our wideranging wildlife and the plants that support them most. New wildlife gardening workshops join me if you can for these fun and informationfilled workshop. Whether youre planting for wildlife, creating a pond or need advice on chemical free pest control, the rspb has got you covered. Wildlife has now become an even greater mainstream issue for gardeners and the public since that first edition was launched and so it is welcome news that an updated and freshly illustrated. Gardens and garden wildlife at usborne childrens books. Rhs companion to wildlife gardening reckless gardener. The creation of a wildlife garden, or a wildlife area in your garden, will attract a diversity of wild creatures and go some way toward redressing the balance of human interference with nature, which has destroyed so many habitats in the countryside. Nest boxes, hedgehog housesfeeding stations, bat boxes, log piles, wildflower bordersmeadows, bug houses, trail cameras, bird tables and feeders, bee friendly planting, wildlife ponds etc. Jenny steel is a plant ecologist and author of several books who has been specialising in wildlife gardening for 30 years.
Chris baines is an awardwinning writer and broadcaster and one of the uks leading environmental campaigners. Now fully revised and updated by the author, this beautiful new freshly illustrated edition highlights the changes in garden wildlife over the past 30 years. Lawn mowing, hedge cutting, pruning, weeding, planting, leaf clearing, garden tidy, raised beds constructed, mulching, hedgessmall trees removed, garden rubbish taken away, power washing etc. Rhs companion to wildlife gardening by chris baines waterstones.
Jul 22, 2017 chris baines a life of wildlife gardening duration. More about the other invertebrates you can find in your garden. The first edition of the rhs companion to wildlife gardening by chris baines, launched at the chelsea flower show in 1985, became a bestseller. A gardeners guide to the original flora, 2nd edition.
Rhs companion to wildlife gardening by chris baines. Chris baines explains why it is important for every one of us to do our bit to help wild plants and animals coexist with us in our towns and cities. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Aug 24, 2016 yet it wasnt always so and the republication of chris baines classic on wildlife gardening is a timely reminder that still more could be done. Watch our video with helen bostock, senior horticultural advisor, and see what you can do to provide a haven for wildlife in your own backyard.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover chris connections and jobs at similar companies. The illustrated practical guide to wildlife gardening nhbs. The illustrated practical guide to wildlife gardening. Im so glad i read this book before buying trees, plants and flowers. See a list of suitable plants for wildlife gardens 1mb pdf grow a mix of trees and shrubs. Rhs companion to wildlife gardening by baines chris, 9780711235472, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Get 10 easy ways to make a wildlife garden how to make a wildlife garden, by chris baines softback. The wildlife in your garden meadow hay meadows in our countryside are very special in many ways, but in particular they have a great variety of wildlife associated with them. Chris was born in the heart of industrial sheffield. Chris baines is a leading environmental advisor to industry and government, a broadcaster and prizewinning writer. Buy how to make a wildlife garden 2rev ed by baines, chris isbn. Making our gardens wildlife friendly doesnt necessarily mean that we have to leave them to grow into wild jungles.