Plant an orange-tip butterfly banquet

The results of Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count 2025 are in, revealing the long-term forecast for the survival of many of our much-loved summer insects is still gloomy. The sunniest spring

Peak autumn has a treasure trove of non-feathered riches to discover, says James Lowen

I love this time of the year with its glorious autumn colour. It’s when my borders are full of saturated reds and purples. Now my perennial plants have reached their full height, many flowering above

Getting to know these clever, creative and handsome birds

Beyond fiery foliage and jewel-bright berries, these vibrant blooms keep plots glowing long into the chilliest months

Before you start your autumn clean-up, spare a thought for our overwintering pollinators, says Jean Vernon