Autumn Wildlife Gifts – Why Autumn is the Best Time to Sow Wildflowers and Feed Garden Birds

Why autumn is vital for wildlife

When autumn comes, lots of people look at the dead leaves and the diminishing wildlife, and think that nature's over for the year. 

It's actually the exact opposite - this is the exact time that we need to be helping our wildlife the most! 

Feeding Birds, Hedgehogs and Squirrels in Autumn

Birds, hedgehogs and squirrels all need our help before the cold snap sets in. Putting out high fat foods for them can make such a massive difference to their survival over winter - it really can't be understated.

Why Autumn is the Best Time to Sow Wildflower Seeds

Similarly - autumn is the perfect time to be sowing wildflower seeds. If you think about it logically, sowing wildflower seeds in autumn is just mimicking what happens in the natural world. Seeds fall, and either begin to germinate and lay roots before winter, or simply lie dormant and wait for next spring to kick in. 

What Makes Our Autumn Eco Gift Boxes Different

We've noticed that lots of companies that sell wildflower gift boxes, or just eco rewilding gift boxes for gardens in general, don't really provide the necessary education as to exactly what's going on with the seeds being provided, and why exactly they can benefit by being sown in autumn. Many native UK wildflowers actually benefit from the cold stratification that winter brings - cowslip, oxeye daisy and field scabious to name a few.

Likewise - many seasonal bird feeding gift sets provide year round bird seed, but the reality is that certain seasons require a different ratio of seed types. Autumn and winter are where the birds really need as much fat and energy as they can get for the cold ahead, whereas summer and spring lean towards a more protein based diet while they feed their young. 

Ultimately, seasonal garden gifts are always going to be great, but why not make them as optimum as possible for the wildlife? That's where we step in!

At The Wild Garden Box, we ensure that our rewilding gift boxes are perfectly designed to be used in autumn - with absolutely everything specifically chosen with autumn in mind. 

Tips for Autumn Wildlife Care

Looking after garden wildlife in autumn is one of the most important things we can do to support nature through the colder months. Here are some simple but powerful ways to help:

• Help hedgehogs prepare for hibernation – Put out nutritious hedgehog food to give them an energy boost before winter. In The Wild Autumn Box, we provide specialist hedgehog food plus natural wood wool filling. Simply place it in bushes or quiet corners of your garden — hedgehogs may carry it away to line their nests.

• Feed birds high-energy seeds – Autumn and winter are tough for UK garden birds. Offer foods high in fats such as sunflower seeds, peanut granules, and niger seeds. Our eco-friendly autumn gift box includes a carefully balanced seed mix with exactly these ingredients to give birds the nutrition they need.

• Sow wildflower seeds for next spring – Autumn is the perfect time to sow native UK wildflower seeds. Species like cowslip, oxeye daisy and field scabious actually benefit from winter’s natural cold stratification. Our seasonal rewilding gift box includes three unique wildflower seed mixes designed for autumn planting.

Please click here to purchase your wildlife eco gift box this autumn, and please feel free to e-mail us at info@thewildgardenbox.com for any queries - we'd be happy to help!