Leafy nests built by ingenious bees

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

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

Iona Chisholm A developing family garden and ...

Tempt pretty butterflies into your garden with these blooms

Mike Palmer explains how to help these wonderful winged insects come fluttering back for more

Val Bourne examines the plants that make the best platforms for these pretty insects to touch down upon