European hedgehog
Considered a gardener’s best friend, hedgehogs will happily hoover up insects roaming in vegetable beds. Famously covered in spines, hedgehogs like to eat all sorts of bugs and crunchy beetles.…
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Hedgehog FAQs
Curious about how long hoglets stay with their mum, how to clean out a hedgehog box or the impact of foxes and badgers on hedgehog populations? These FAQs are a great place to start.
Laurie Lee Wildlife Way
Many people head for the Lake District, Snowdonia and the Yorkshire Dales to walk within awe-inspiring landscapes, but equally breath-taking views are ours to enjoy much closer to home. The Laurie…
How to build a hedgehog home
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.
How to create a hedgehog hole
Help hedgehogs get around by making holes and access points in fences and barriers to link up the gardens in your neighbourhood.
Wild About Gardens- hedgehog download
Download your free gardening for hedgehogs guide to find out how you can welcome hedgehogs into your garden and surrounding areas, including plenty of helpful tips and fun activities.
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Gloucestershire's hedgehogs
Hedgehogs used to be a familiar and well-loved visitor to our gardens, but there's been a startling decline of 95% since the 1950s. On this page you can find out more about these spiky mammals and what you can do to give them a helping hand.
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