A taste for the unusual

THERE’S nothing better in midsummer than going into the garden and listening to the buzzing of bees going about their business – especially if you are taking the chance to sit and relax! Similarly, it

Tempt pretty butterflies into your garden with these blooms

Mike Palmer explains how to help these wonderful winged insects come fluttering back for more

Extend the season of pollen and nectar for pollinators – which may still be on the wing before hibernation, migration or the end of their lifecycle – by planting some late-season blooms. Fill gaps in

Wildlife matters

Val Bourne examines the plants that make the best platforms for these pretty insects to touch down upon