Do grey tree frogs actually live in trees?

As high summer approaches, look out for – and help – these amazing creatures that you may find on your plot

The monkey slug is not some experimental genetic monstrosity. But even if you see one in the flesh, you may still be unclear what this odd, brown hairy thing is, with its array of fuzzy tentacles. It

Toby explains why ‘old’ soil and modern innovation keeps his favourite ancient variety of plant happy

For some trees, being blown over isn’t the end of the story. Jack Watkins salutes those hardy, storm-damaged and often ancient phoenix or recumbent trees that don’t take their fate lying down

With high summer beckoning, John Lewis-Stempel reflects on the incomparable richness of pond life and the rewards of pausing to peer into the murky depths on a warm June afternoon

How to admire and protect our wonderful waterways in the UK