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My ambitions of winning a prize at the local Garden & Produce Show were thwarted by the heavy rain and high winds of August. My sweet peas and dahlias were bedraggled and the French beans had started to rot. Never
Read MoreMicrochipping offers cats a safe and permanent method of identification and increases the chances of a lost feline being safely reunited with his owner. Microchipping is the most effective way of identifying a lost pet (chips don’t come off or put
Read MoreThis month Dan Rouse tells us all about the birds that we can see around the shorelines and estuaries. If you’ve never been to the Wetlands Centre in Llanelli, I urge you to go along. It is a fabulous place
Read MoreGardening advice for the new (and not so new) gardener It’s now that time of year; you’ve worked hard for months, so the most important thing to do during August is to enjoy your garden; heady scents, glorious colours, an
Read MorePaul Weller sang that the ‘long hot summer just passed me by’ and as CP volunteers we’re hoping we’ll get a little downtime, but not anytime soon it seems. We’re half-way through the year and our work is as plentiful,
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Swansea and Gower are absolutely amazing places to go rock-pooling. It was something we always did as a family when I was growing up and still brings me absolute joy even now. It’s fascinating what you
Read MoreOne of the best gull species in my opinion, is the Kittiwake which makes itself welcome here every summer to breed along the Mumbles Pier and around Gower. Kittiwakes are usually a cliff nesting species with their nests, containing two
Read MoreGARDENING ADVICE FOR THE NEW (AND NOT SO NEW) GARDENER July can be a busy month, keeping on top of things in the garden and ensuring you fit in that well-deserved holiday, somewhere down the line. But for now, it’s
Read MoreWhat to do if you’ve found a cat Most cats will busy themselves around the area surrounding their home, it’s what cats do. They’ll have favourite routes to various places, at different times of the day. I’m sure if you
Read MoreNow that the days are somewhat sunnier in Swansea, we are seeing a boom of bees seeking out pollen amongst the pretty flowers on verges and in gardens. But are you familiar with the types of bees we are likely
Read MoreIn the UK you’re most likely to come across the Common Wasp (Vespula Vulgaris) and German Wasps (Vespula Germanica). Both species are yellow and black striped and have painful stings that can cause allergic reactions. Queen wasps emerge and start
Read MoreGardening advice for the new (and not so knew) gardener The extra light and warmth of June encourages the garden to put on an exuberant burst of growth. Unfortunately, this extra light and warmth also means weeds will sprout up
Read MoreAll is not lost when your cat goes missing Cats love to roam and go on adventures; maybe just to the garden next door, or farther afield perhaps to the waste land just along a bit from their home. But
Read MoreCROWDS DESCEND ON THIS CORNER OF GOWER TO ENJOY THE GARDENS, MEET FRIENDS AND OF COURSE TRY THE DELICIOUS CAKES OR BUY SOME PLANTS. Come along and join us on Sunday 7th July from 1pm. For just £5 there will
Read MoreHerding Cats! Herding cats? Surely not! Well, you’re right it isn’t the best way to catch cats, so at Swansea Cats Protection we undertake TNR – which stands for ‘trap, neuter and return’. Whilst it’s not the most glamorous role
Read MoreSwansea has a diverse range of flora, and in May we will see butterflies fluttering around the blooms. Butterfly numbers are in decline as we create concrete jungles, but Swansea Council does a great job of planting wildflowers on verges,
Read MoreI really like May, you get the feeling that the summer is almost here and the evenings are getting significantly longer and warmer. As ever this month, you need to continue to wage war on slugs and snails. They love
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