Bring back the bugs!

In an insect-rich summer common blue THE ‘insectageddon’ ...

THERE’S nothing better in midsummer than going into the garden and listening to the buzzing of bees going about their business – especially if you are taking the chance to sit and relax! Similarly, it

Mike Palmer explains how to help these wonderful winged insects come fluttering back for more

Decorating the land with their brilliant and varied hues, our native flora–which operate as clocks, calendars and Nature’s medicine cabinet–are simply blooming brilliant,

Extend the season of pollen and nectar for pollinators – which may still be on the wing before hibernation, migration or the end of their lifecycle – by planting some late-season blooms. Fill gaps in

Keep an eye out for pests and disease in high summer so your plants stay healthy and thriving