Bug house

Find monthly allotment advice from gardener Ann Somerset Miles with tips, recipes, planting guides, and help deciding which jobs to tackle in June.

If you're building the frame from scratch, create a simple box shape using wooden planks. Nail or staple the planks together securely. Make sure the front is

A great way to get the kids out in the garden and exploring is this oh so simple Bug Hotel for Kids! Fun and easy to make, great for discovery.

Building a bug hotel with your child is one of the best garden activities, because it really doesn’t matter how big or small your space is, you can use anything. We used pine cones that Reuben had collected earlier in the year. bits of old pots, pebbles, big stones, twigs etc Reuben loves going into the garden and checking to see if any bugs have checked in yet. This last week was half term in our area, and I have taken the opportunity to spend some quality time with Reuben – I do miss him…

Learn how to create shelter for bees. Fun and easy DIY ways to provide a resting place for the unseen garden helpers. With lots of bee hotel examples.

Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.