9 of the best nectar-rich plants for bees and butterflies

Plenty of autumn bloomers are ideal food and shelter for those left on the wing

Bringing you some of the gardening news highlights

We reveal the best pollinator-friendly shrubs for each season

Toby explains why natural predators and late season warmth can help provide many of this year’s beleaguered plants with a second wind of growth

Val Bourne examines the plants that make the best platforms for these pretty insects to touch down upon

Before you start your autumn clean-up, spare a thought for our overwintering pollinators, says Jean Vernon