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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Hannah Stephenson

Give your garden wildlife some home-made Christmas treats

From bug hotels to a home-made cookie mix, how you can look after wildlife this winter (Joanna Kossak/RHS/PA) -

We could be feasting on delicious Christmas fare over the festive season at a time when food and shelter for our wildlife is scarce and a few gifts for our garden creatures could mean the difference between life and death.

“During the cold months, gardeners can significantly impact the survival of various species by offering food, water, and shelter,” says Helen Bostock, RHS senior wildlife specialist.

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