Bowel in bloom

The winners have been announced of the first ever Wildflower Photographer of the Year competition, with the chosen photos and a selection of impressive entries now on display at the Eden Project in Co

Safely stored in a dark vault in London, the dried specimens of Carl Linnaeus’s 18th-century herbarium–the basis for the worldwide system of plant naming still in use today–have been revealed in their true colours. Christopher Stocks reports

Studio Doherty chose this exact shade of Granny Smith green for its crisp, fresh and energising powers

Paula Sutton of Hill House Vintage has gained a devoted following for her style and love of vintage-inspired interiors. This Norfolk-based style maven has collaborated with Sofa.com on a new collectio

Although the gardens at Crook Hall in the city of Durham date back to the 13th century, under the care of Ann Tulloch they are constantly evolving. Now consisting of a series of fascinating rooms, the

Scientists have found our bodies play host to a huge number of microbes that live in and on us. Before you go rushing for the handwash, that’s a good thing. These microbes – a selection of bacteria, v