I recently found myself wandering through the picturesque landscapes of Suffolk and Norfolk, enticed there by the delights of the 2025 Black Shuck Festival (FT462:21). It was here that I stumbled upon

Charles Quest-Ritson talks to Trevor White, whose Norfolk rose nursery is sought out by enthusiasts for the quality and variety of its stock

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Fluid in flight and perplexingly wide-ranging, the short-eared owl is a singular figure in the family– and a figure of particular terror to the vole

Whether for its textbook appearance, regional ubiquity or haunting and mellifluous call, it’s no wonder the inimitable tawny may be Britain’s best-loved owl

Bulbs planted in autumn come to life now and deliver vibrant bursts of colour – a joy to see after the dark winter months. Daffodils (more on those overleaf) and tulips are enduring symbols of spring