What are the bees with white bottoms that are nesting in my bird box?

Throughout August I cut the box hedges that give shape to the vegetable garden. They’re just under waist height but that’s enough to protect most plants from the wind and they are a good dark backgrou

A warm early autumn is great for invertebrates, says James Lowen

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

PHOTOS, LETTERS, TWEETS, QUESTIONS – HAVE YOUR SAY

The sight of these sensational aerodynamic birds in flight brings much joy. Here’s how to help these summertime visitors

LIGHT is everything when it comes to taking pictures, and after weeks of nothing but drab greyness, the weather is set fair. In a quiet corner of our rambling garden, I have set up my small portable p