Slugging it out

The monkey slug is not some experimental genetic monstrosity. But even if you see one in the flesh, you may still be unclear what this odd, brown hairy thing is, with its array of fuzzy tentacles. It

Meet some of the fascinating creatures that could be helping out on your plot

As high summer approaches, look out for – and help – these amazing creatures that you may find on your plot

Hidden in rock pools up and down the coastline, the fascinating lifestyle of the shore crab invokes curiosity among beach explorers

Karen Youngs has a painful encounter with a nettle patch on an afternoon walk

Adrian Thomas celebrates one of the unsung heroes of the garden – the humble earthworm