Bask in the butterfly effect

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?

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

The first small tortoiseshell I’ve seen this year has just fluttered past – and my heart soared. This is one of those iconic common and widespread butterfly beauties that reminds me of my childhood ro

Grow the plants that butterflies love and watch them flock to your garden

INTERVIEW BY TORRI MUNDELL PHOTOGRAPH BY ALAMY Andy ...

Lavender is one of those plants that evokes memories, just to squeeze its automatic leaves is to be transported in time. Mediterranean holidays, granny’s perfume, childhood gardens or an aromatherapy