{"title":"Featured","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"leafcutter-bee-house","title":"Leafcutter Bee House","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLeafcutter Bee House\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe can all use a little more pollination. Become a leafcutter bee keeper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRaise gentle-natured leafcutter bees. See your garden explode with blossom as a result!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis unique leafcutter bee house with nesting tray system is designed specifically to provide a home for leafcutter bees. These types of bees do not swarm, are gregarious and safe around children and pets, they are naturally attracted to the holes in wood. The leafcutter bee house provides a habitat that has become harder for them to find in modern gardens today. The leafcutter bee house can be sited at any time of the year. It will also be used by other species of New Zealand native solitary bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct includes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeafcutter bee house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72 hole inter-locking nesting tray system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBee attractor pack – wildflower seed mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSiting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSite the box in a visible warm place ideally to catch the morning sun. It is helpful to have soil nearby and food sources such as flowers, fruit trees, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAttach to trees, pergolas, fences etc. in a sheltered position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlthough these bees do not swarm they are gregarious and once the box is used, occupation will increase in the following years. Increasing Pollination of fruit trees, flower gardens and vegetable gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBecause of the solid timber construction and insulation value, the bee house will not need to be taken inside in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSow Creative Woodcraft’s wildflower seed mix nearby to help encourage birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor further information please visit our educational web recourse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beegap.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BeeGAP.co.nz\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewww.BeeGAP.co.nz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (Gardeners Adding Pollinators)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt Creative Woodcraft, we \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edo not\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e endorse drilled nesting holes in wood or bamboo tubes as these cannot be cleaned or inspected! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis leafcutter bee house is made from quality timber sourced from local, sustainable managed forest plantations. Non-toxic water based stains and sealants are used wherever possible in the manufacturing of our products. The leafcutter bee house can be re-stained periodically to maintain its appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObservation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRaise leafcutter bees and encourage other native cavity nesting solitary bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative Woodcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31294381328,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1818\/4815\/products\/woodhouse02.jpg?v=1489044429"},{"product_id":"bumble-bee-package","title":"Bumble Bee Package","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBumble Bee Package\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGardeners are often missing out on proper pollination due to lack of bees, which led Creative Woodcraft to put together this \"Bumble Bee Pollinator Package”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEverything you need to introduce and encourage mild mannered bumble bees!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis package will help gardeners everywhere grow more food and flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSee your garden explode with blossom as a result!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBumble-A-Bode (designed to accommodate a live colony of bumble bees)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLive colony of bumble bees includes a minimum of 80 workers and 1 healthy queen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBumble bee nesting box – encourages newly emerging bumble bee queens to take up residence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBee attractor pack – wildflower seed mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor further information please visit our educational web recourse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beegap.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.BeeGAP.co.nz\"\u003ewww.BeeGAP.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e (Gardeners Adding Pollinators)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBumble bees work very long hours, foraging from dawn to dusk in search of nectar and pollen even on cold, rainy or foggy days which prevent other insects from flying. Despite being cold-blooded, bumble bees can produce their own body heat chemically and by muscular activity. They maintain a thoracic temperature between 35-40 degrees Celsius through enzymes in the flight muscles which break down certain sugars and release energy in the form of heat, and this enzyme is not present in the muscles of honey bees. They may also “warm up” for flight by decoupling their wings from the flight muscles, and produce warmth through an action akin to shivering. Even at temperatures below zero, bumble bees may still be flying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTheir durability is very important as far as orchardists or home gardeners are concerned, From early springtime right through to early summer the weather can change dramatically during the day – temperatures can plummet, greatly affecting honey bees, which won’t fly below 10 degrees Celsius. This is especially important for kiwifruit growers during its brief late November flowering period – in a cold, wet season, and bumble bees may well be the only insect pollinators visiting their flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObservation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIntroduce and encourage bumble bees into your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative Woodcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31291853712,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1818\/4815\/products\/woodhouse12.jpg?v=1489045482"},{"product_id":"butterfly-house-feeder","title":"Butterfly House \u0026 Feeder","description":"\u003ch1\u003eButterfly House \u0026amp; Feeder\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of our conservation range, providing a suitable environment for butterflies to feed and shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer months’ butterflies, can feed on sweet ripe fruit placed in the stainless-steel dish. During the winter butterflies, can shelter and over-winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eButterfly house \u0026amp; feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the butterfly house \u0026amp; feeder in a sheltered but sunny position, out of prevailing winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace pieces of nice dry bark and add other dry materials such as straw and leaves to create a nice cosy home for butterflies and other over-wintering beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow your wildflower seed mix nearby to help encourage butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless-steel dish can be regularly filled with Creative Woodcraft’s bird, bee and butterfly nectar that contains added vitamins and minerals or a sugar water solution. Spring and late summer are good times to feed as natural nectar sources can be harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegularly clean the stainless-steel bowl to prevent build-up of bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace over-ripe fruit in the dish - the sweeter the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butterfly house \u0026amp; feeder is made from quality timber sourced from locally, sustainably managed forest plantations. Non-toxic water based stains and sealants are used wherever possible in the manufacturing of our products. The coloured roof has been painted using a water based stain and is a decorative finish. The colour can be topped up periodically to maintain its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should see butterflies, hoverflies and beneficial bees and wasps using this feeder. The overwintering chamber will provide a perfect shelter for many beneficial garden insects such as: butterflies, lacewings, and ladybirds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative Woodcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31306997584,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1818\/4815\/products\/woodhouse06.jpg?v=1489043480"},{"product_id":"fly-through-bird-feeder","title":"Fly Through Bird Feeder","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFly Through Hanging Bird Feeder\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open concept of this bird feeder attracts lots of birds providing greater visibility to feeding birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to accommodate a good variety of food this feeder has an inset stainless steel dish that can also be used for water. It’s the perfect size to hang from smaller tree limbs and branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFly through hanging bird table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quiet location with a good view from the house is normally the best place. This allows you to enjoy observing the garden birds while they feed with little disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a site sheltered from extremes of weather, but where the birds have a good all-round view, so they can see that they are safe from predators while they feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feeder should be safely away from cat ambush sites. A small bush or a tree about two meters from the feeder gives the birds somewhere safe to perch while they look to see if it is safe to feed, to ‘queue up’ for a place on the feeder, and to dash to if disturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Creative Woodcraft’s wildflower seed mix nearby to help encourage birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless-steel dish is easily removable and can be regularly filled with suitable food for your garden birds. Regularly clean the stainless-steel bowl to prevent build-up of bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feeder is made from quality timber sourced from locally, sustainably managed forest plantations. Non-toxic water based stains and sealants are used wherever possible in the manufacturing of our products. The coloured roof has been painted using a water based stain and is a decorative finish. The colour can be topped up periodically to maintain its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nA good variety of garden birds all-year-round. Feeding bird’s gives delight to many people; Birds and gardens are a natural pairing, as anyone with an appreciation of either will tell you.","brand":"Creative Woodcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31349888336,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1818\/4815\/products\/woodhouse30.jpg?v=1489044138"},{"product_id":"kiwi-bach-bird-house","title":"Kiwi Bach Bird House \u0026 Feeder","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKiwi Bach Bird House \u0026amp; Feeder\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful handcrafted wooden bird house resembles a cute, typified Kiwi Bach, providing the perfect home for birds in your garden. Can also be used as a bird feeder by scattering seed within the covered porch. This kiwi bach bird house \u0026amp; feeder is hand crafted with great attention to detail. Will make a wonderful gift for those “hard-to-buy-for-people”, especially gardening and nature lovers or “maybe just go ahead and treat yourself!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect addition to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShould you wish to personalise or customise the sign on the front of the bach, we are more than happy to take your requests – just ensure this is listed clearly in your order purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiwi bach bird house \u0026amp; feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised sign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quiet location with a good view from the house is normally the best place. This allows you to enjoy observing the garden birds while they feed or nest with little disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a site sheltered from extremes of weather, but where the birds have a good all-round view, so they can see that they are safe from predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Creative Woodcraft’s wildflower seed mix nearby to help encourage birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear roof panel unscrews to allow for easy cleaning. Easily post mounted using a Creative Woodcraft “Post mounting sleeve”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feeder is made from quality timber sourced from locally, sustainably managed forest plantations. Non-toxic water based stains and sealants are used wherever possible in the manufacturing of our products. The bird feeder can be re-stained periodically to maintain its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctional nesting habitat for garden birds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative Woodcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31343735184,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1818\/4815\/products\/woodhouse03.jpg?v=1489044297"},{"product_id":"wild-bird-bottle-feeder","title":"Wild Bird Tui Bottle Feeder","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWild Bird Bottle Feeder (Tui Feeder)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur wild bird bottle feeder (Tui Feeder) encourages nectar feeding birds to your garden. Providing an effective feeding station for Tui, Bellbirds and Waxeyes. This is a feeder that can be used all-year round and will become very popular with your garden birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSiting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEasily mounted or hung (rope required).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTui and other nectar feeding birds are attracted by the colour red because most of their food is found on plants and trees which have this colour flower. We advise our customers to add red food colouring to their syrup\/nectar as in most cases this works well to attract them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce you have filled your bottle with sugar\/nectar water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s a good idea to wrap a small piece of glad wrap\/food wrap over the opening of the bottle to prevent spillage whilst placing the bottle in the feeder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the bottle back in the wild bird bottle feeder (Tui feeder).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently remove any glad wrap\/food wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe opening of the bottle should be sitting just below the rim of the bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sugar\/nectar water will then begin to empty into the bowl until it is full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not be concerned if some spillage or overflow takes place at this stage the wild bird bottle (Tui feeder) has adequate drainage to prevent a build-up of liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the sugar\/nectar water in the bowl reaches the opening of the bottle, a vacuum\/seal is created and the sugar water will stop flowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the bird’s drink or the sugar water begins to evaporate the sugar water in the bottle will be naturally release and refill the dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe cork that is supplied with your wild bird bottle feeder (Tui feeder) is used when you are storing sugar water\/syrup in the fridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe wild bird bottle feeder (Tui feeder) is made from quality timber sourced from local, sustainably managed forest plantations. 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