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Vipera berus
Adders are the most northerly distributed snake - they are the only species found inside the Arctic circle. They are also Britain's only venomous reptile.
Subspecies
There are four subspecies. Vipera berus berus has the greatest range and is the subspecies found in Britain.
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Erinaceus europaeus
Hedgehogs are probably our most familiar garden mammals, living in city parks and gardens as well as the countryside across Britain. They are very useful to the gardener, as they eat many garden pests.
HEDGEHOG FEATURES
Hedgehogs have short, sharp, stiff spines over the ...

Why keep chickens?
Whether you are thinking about taking the first steps towards self sufficiency or you are simply looking to save money by producing your own food, chickens are the perfect way to start. Just bear in mind they can live for 15 years and need daily care (including when...

Why should we compost food?
Composting is becoming more important as landfill sites all over the world are filling up. Compost has two benefits; it reduces the amount of waste that would otherwise be going to landfill sites, also it is converted into a product which is useful for gardening,...

People are forever writing about how to attract birds into your garden but how many of us actually know why wild birds are good for your garden? Not many. Over half of the adult population in the UK admit to feeding birds in some way or another in their garden but do they actually know why feeding t...

Planting a tree is an easy, effective way to beautify and revamp your property, provide shade in summer and wind protection in winter. It enhances privacy and can increase real estate values at the same time. A tree can bring life to a garden and can even mean something; a planting could be a good w...
