We're big fans of making small, incremental changes that add up to big impact. For example you don't get into shape overnight, it eventually happens from small cumulative efforts that build up over time. If you're asking the question how can I rewild myself? The answer is to start small and take it step by step.
Rewilding means letting nature take care of itself, taking a step back and allowing natural processes to repair and regulate themselves with the ultimate outcome improving biodiver.
We believe that wilding is no different to any other process. Not everyone can create a Knepp estate or even has access to a small field or hedgerow and that's ok, start small.
Imagine the cumulative benefit of every garden in Ireland having a small plot of wildflowers or a native tree. With over 2 million houses in the country, that adds up to some powerful change. Now you know it's a good idea to rewild your garden (or backyard in the US) you might be asking yourself how do I rewild my garden?
The first step is the easiest and will actually save you both time and money. It is to simply stop:
I told you it was easy. Now what can you start to make a positive change:
Believe it or not, you can still make positive change. I actually live in an apartment at the moment and I don't let that stop me. I have wildflowers growing in pots and even oaks growing from acorns where there's enough light. To learn how to grow oaks like this check out our guide here.
Success is more likely when we execute on small projects. Start small and invite the wild back into your garden. For tips on additional small changes you can make to your daily live to be more sustainable read our guide. Once you've made changes to your garden, why not reach out to your immediate community or join us for a larger wilding project.