🌼🪶 Want to bring a charm of goldfinches to your garden? We’ve got the secret! These stunning birds with their radiant red faces and golden wing markings are becoming more common in British gardens. Why? Because they’re on the lookout for food due to decreasing wild supplies and changing weather patterns.
Here’s the tip: Plant some teasel! 🌿 According to the Scottish Wildlife Trust, teasel is a goldfinch favourite, especially in autumn and winter when its seed heads offer a feast for their thin beaks. Not just a treat for birds, this plant is also fabulous for your garden all year round. In summer, its lovely purple flowers attract bees and butterflies, while its design cleverly captures rainfall, providing water for birds and insects when needed. 💧
No patience to wait for teasel to grow? Pop a nyjer feeder in your garden. Goldfinches adore these tiny seeds! Just ensure you have a special feeder with small holes to keep the seeds from blowing away.
Gardeners’ World says teasel can grow as tall as two metres by its second year, creating a striking presence in any garden. It’s low maintenance and thrives in sun or partial shade, making it perfect for all sorts of soil. Just remember, it self-seeds freely, so you might need to thin it out sometimes.
And here’s a fun fact: A group of goldfinches is called a “charm,” and with these tips, your garden might just play host to one of these charming groups! 🌟
Time to get planting and watch your garden turn into a bustling hub of activity. 🐝🦋🌻