Why are wasps plaguing my plants?

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

IF you love houseplants you’ve probably come across them – those tiny little annoying flies that flit around the soil, and seem to enjoy flying straight into your face or your cup of tea. They’re fung

Stefan Buczacki Professor Buczacki is a horticultural expert, ...

When experiencing change in life, it’s wise to turn to nature for guidance. With billions of years of trial and error behind it, nature offers wise lessons on how we can adapt to new and unforeseen ci

INTERVIEW BY TORRI MUNDELL PHOTOGRAPH BY ALAMY Andy ...

With a ‘butterfly emergency’ in the UK, conservationists are gearing up for this year’s Big Butterfly Count. But what has happened to these insects? And can they – on a wing and a prayer – ever bounce back?