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FRUIT AND VEG

Put up bird feeders

Feed birds to keep them healthy over winter so they nest in your patch and help with pest management next season. Use a variety of feeders to provide seeds, nuts, grains and high-calorie foods such as fat balls.

Place the feeders high up and away from any cover where predators like cats can wait to pounce. Keep the feeders clean and top

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