Every home has that one greying towel that’s dried more bodies than you dare to count. But instead of tossing it, take note from gardeners, who are giving old towels a second life as winter wildlife protectors – and keeping some of our most beloved native critters warm through the coldest months.
Oh yes, when the nights draw in and the first frosts arrive, our gardens quietly become a lifeline for wildlife. Hedgehogs search for safe places to hibernate, birds work overtime to conserve precious energy, and insects look for any scrap of shelter from the cold.
