Silent night

Garden Organic ’s head gardener Emma O’Neill explains how to make a refuge for reptiles and amphibians this summer

Frogs, toads and newts all benefit from a dark, damp area where they can hibernate. In a quiet corner, dig a shallow hole around 50cm deep and 1.5m across. Add logs, branches, bricks and rocks, ensuri

WE CONTINUE OUR 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS BY HIGHLIGHTING OUR FAVOURITE WILDLIFE SPOTS ACROSS THE UK COMPILED BY LISA HARRIS

A warm early autumn is great for invertebrates, says James Lowen

Now the crowds have gone, Karen Youngs heads to the beach to enjoy the antics of some recent arrivals

The sight of these sensational aerodynamic birds in flight brings much joy. Here’s how to help these summertime visitors