The planting of native shrubs and trees has taken months, but they help the garden become a better wildlife haven.

Turns out there is lots going on at night in the garden. Possums are sauntering around.

I put chew cards out to test for predators. The rats let me know just how many of them were still in the garden.

Our not quite Insta-worthy dead hedge and definitely not butterfly worthy nettle bed is constructed

I want to choose native plants that belong in this habitat, but I need to plant for erosion as well. Why I'm a native plant hypocrite.

Every wildlife garden needs water, but its going to take a lot more work until I get it right.

New Zealand has a range of native nettles, which admiral butterflies need for food and which I'm incapable of growing.

How I found out what introduced predators are in my garden and why they are a problem.

The garden is filled with pest plants and we needed help. I also manage to talk butterflies, 'cos that's how I roll.

I write a project plan and bioblitz the garden. I rave about iNaturalist.

Introduction to the garden & planned projects for butterflies & wildlife. Start reading here.