Character Profile
Bramble the Hedgehog
A small, round hedgehog with a heart of gold beneath his prickly spines. He knows every hedge and hollow in the garden, and when the first frost comes, he's the one who teaches Freddie and OJ how to build the cosiest winter nest of all.
Hedgehog Bramble patch Loves winter sleep
Favourite Snacks
Ripe blackberries
He picks the juiciest ones from the bramble patch — gently, to avoid the thorns.
Fallen apples
A windfall apple is his favourite autumn find.
Slugs and snails
A gardener's helper — he keeps the slimy ones in check.
Toadstool caps
Only the safe ones — he knows which to leave alone.
Hobbies
Leaf gathering
He helps Freddie and OJ gather leaves for the cosiest winter nest.
Bramble rambling
He knows every hedge and hollow in the whole garden.
Winter napping
He curls into a tight ball and sleeps until the first warm spring day.
Helping neighbours
He always shares his blackberry patch with anyone who's hungry.
"A prickly outside keeps a soft heart safe."
— Bramble