It can lower stress, treat depression and open up a whole new world of outdoor-going opportunities so could you learn to love the cold? We spoke to converts whose lives have been shaped by embracing winter

Ivy flowers have gone over and now berries are starting to form. Avoid cutting these back and allow them to develop as a food source for birds. Ivy berries ripen in late winter and are often not eaten

Didn’t get quite the present you wanted from Santa? Well, there is probably someone else, somewhere, who will want it. If you can’t return it for a refund or replacement, why not help out a good cause

IF you’ve invested thousands of pounds to buy your dream sports car, it would be a shame to leave it in the garage all winter. There is just as much fun to be had on cold, crisp days, and the roads te

Feeling run down? You’re not alone. According to a study, 88% of Brits feel below par during the winter months. Thanks to plummeting temperatures, not only are you more likely to suffer from sniffles

Mother Nature dictates that horses lose weight in winter, but modern-day management often interferes with this process. Equine nutritionist Tracey Hammond explains how owners can use the season to their advantage for the good of their equine’s health