Waiting in the wings

Bringing you some of the gardening news highlights

Fungi and insects make for an exciting season, says James Lowen

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

Until this summer, Montagu’s Harrier had disappeared as a UK breeding bird – can anything be done to mitigate the challenges to future success, asks John Miles …

Suited to dazzle and trilling a joyous song, the goldfinch weaves its magic in both the countryside and garden

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