Nature

Could you create a nature-friendly garden from all invasive species? Yes, says naturalist Beth Chatto gardens in Essex.

Beth Chatto gardens in Essex.

Could you create a nature-friendly garden from all invasive species? Yes, says naturalist

Oliver Rogers March 3, 2024

Chris Gibson is a naturalist and he works with Beth Chatto's Plants and Gardens to help assess...

Safe, clean and healthy feeding stations for our wild birds Dick Woods from Finches Friend with bird feeders in the background.

Dick Woods from Finches Friend with bird feeders in the background.

Safe, clean and healthy feeding stations for our wild birds

Oliver Rogers February 20, 2024

When Dick Woods witnessed 40 greenfinches die in his garden he started investigating the cleanliness of his...

Robot mowers lack controls to safeguard wildlife says new report Hedgehog in leaves.

Hedgehog in leaves.

Robot mowers lack controls to safeguard wildlife says new report

Ken Crowther January 16, 2024

Researchers have developed a new test to assess how dangerous robotic lawnmowers are to hedgehogs

Leaf or leave? Pro-gardener gives his take on how to handle leaf cover for a tidy garden Ken with a Wolf Garten multi-change tool.

Ken with a Wolf Garten multi-change tool.

Leaf or leave? Pro-gardener gives his take on how to handle leaf cover for a tidy garden

Ken Crowther December 17, 2023

Ken continues to look at the important debate and considers his preference for a tidy garden.

New author Sue Reed writes tale of nature connection for young people First-time writer, Sue Reed talks about her new novel: The Rewilding of Molly McFlynn

First-time writer, Sue Reed talks about her new novel: The Rewilding of Molly McFlynn

New author Sue Reed writes tale of nature connection for young people

Ken Crowther November 12, 2023

New novel aimed at teenage audience draws on author's real-life experiences of organic gardening and the natural...