Nature notes

The garden has given me much joy this year, though it’s not been without its challenges! Especially the weather, with so little rain for long periods. But those two months of drought made little impac

Emma O’Neill, head gardener at Garden Organic, shows you some thrifty ways to help feathered friends

Getting to know these clever, creative and handsome birds

Bringing you some of the gardening news highlights

Unusual berries, boosting soil health, saving strawberry runners and sharing seeds

Jean Vernon suggests practical ways to provide food, habitats and safety for our feathered friends as the weather cools