Rural riddles

Grow a haven for wildlife

Easy ways to make your garden more nature-friendly

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke sees the benefits of being distracted by birds at home, and on the coast

Karen Youngs encounters squabbling herons and glimpses an elusive predator on a waterside walk

Bringing you some of the gardening news highlights

A healthy ecosystem in the garden has so many benefits for your plants and local wildlife. The autumn and winter months can be notoriously tricky for plot visitors thanks to the diminished food resour