Nadia Shaikh watches out for signs of life each February, the month that gives us a teaser trailer for spring

At a time when much of the garden sleeps, winter flowers are all the more precious for their scarcity; an irrepressible bunch, undaunted by wind, frost or even a blanket of snow. Many are small, yet t

Happy New (wildlife-watching) Year to all readers, says James Lowen

Bursting into life in the depths of winter, snowdrops are little symbols of hope, a sign that spring will be coming. Thriving in damp soil, snowdrops are often found in clusters beneath trees or carpe

Kari-Astri Davies considers the challenge of dry shade and braces herself for some winter pruning

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