Native breeds

IT being the season for the painted purple ...

With returning swifts screaming across the rooftop and golden buttercup pollen gilding his Wellingtons as he strides across the cow meadow, John Lewis-Stempel marvels at the many pleasures of May

Kari-Astri Davies visits an influential garden and sings the praises of a colourful border stalwart

Quiz of the week 1) What is the dispersal ...

CHICKEN OF THE MONTH

There’s new hope for these beautiful wild flower areas, as we recognise their immeasurable value to the natural world