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

Toby explains how plants and trees set up natural defences and outlines what we can do to help

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton , horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

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Getting to know these clever, creative and handsome birds

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke sees the benefits of being distracted by birds at home, and on the coast