Though January 1 marks the start of our calendar year, spring feels like the time when things really get going, as forests awaken, flowers bloom, migrating birds (swallows, swifts, warblers…) return f

Carpeting woodland in clouds of white star-shape flowers and filling the air with a heady, intense aroma, wild garlic is abundant in April. This bulb hibernates for most of the year before bursting fo

St Valentine’s month may be bitterly cold, but the capricious charms of Vanellus vanellus never fail to warm the heart, says John Lewis-Stempel

Bute Park is the definition of instant visual impact, with sweeping cherry trees set against the backdrop of Cardiff Castle. The wide, flat paths make it ideal for slightly older canine companions, or

Many ancient civilisations celebrated the new year not on 1 January, but in March. They certainly had a point: spring feels like a new beginning, as nature awakens after the cold, dark days of winter.

Spring marks one of the biggest moments in the canine calendar: Crufts. In this issue, we offer some tips to get the most out of your visit... but most importantly come and say hello at the Your Dog s