Happy New (wildlife-watching) Year to all readers, says James Lowen

Bursting into life in the depths of winter, snowdrops are little symbols of hope, a sign that spring will be coming. Thriving in damp soil, snowdrops are often found in clusters beneath trees or carpe

Nadia Shaikh watches out for signs of life each February, the month that gives us a teaser trailer for spring

Kari-Astri Davies considers the challenge of dry shade and braces herself for some winter pruning

Alongside wet and windy weather, February will often bring bright sunshine, not a cloud in the blue, blue sky. Suddenly the catkins are here, the days are getting just that little bit lighter, and spr

Karen Youngs encounters some warty amphibians on a risky mission during a drizzly early evening walk