Stag beetle show

Meet some of the fascinating creatures that could be helping out on your plot

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At the height of summer, little owls are often active during daylight in the morning and evening. In July the recently fledged young start to explore the area around the nest. The owlets are adorable,

Climate change is shifting the balance of vineyard biodiversity, creating new challenges for wine-growers

With a ‘butterfly emergency’ in the UK, conservationists are gearing up for this year’s Big Butterfly Count. But what has happened to these insects? And can they – on a wing and a prayer – ever bounce back?

Karen Youngs has a painful encounter with a nettle patch on an afternoon walk