Wild prospects

To garden successfully we need to work with nature and not against it – and that includes planting for wildlife. This doesn’t have to be dedicating a whole new area – but, in fact, growing ornamentals

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

Turning your garden into a BUTTERFLY PARADISE is easier than you may think…

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

Create a leaf pile for amphibians, small mammals and invertebrates such as ground beetles, millipedes and spiders. Ground beetles will eat slugs, snails and aphids, while other invertebrates provide f

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?