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Virtually unmistakable in appearance, fast growing and with excellent quality timber, the ash – Britain’s third most common tree – has long been taken for granted as an attractive and useful staple of the British countryside. Ash dieback, a fungal
Read MoreEverything this year seems to be running late. The cold start to April I’m sure has knocked things back. The milder weather didn’t really start until the middle of the month, so now we can look forward to a spurt
Read MoreAs the growing season is getting into full swing, it is not only the much longed-for leaves and flowers that are making a comeback. Hot on their heels are some of the plants’ worst enemies, and they are just as
Read MoreLimiting the use of plastics is at the forefront of the news these days. Using terracotta pots instead of plastic pots is an obvious answer, as is using fibre pots that break down once planted. However, I’ve found that roots
Read MoreSmall and unassuming, field maples often go unnoticed for most of the year, dutifully playing their role in the lives of the many species that depend on them and their hedge-row and woodland-edge habitat for survival. The cheerful little trees
Read MoreThat wonderful Welsh publishing house, SEREN BOOKS, takes us on a walk on the scenic side with two books to gladden the heart of any lover of the natural world. From the novelty of Celtic names for the stars in
Read MoreMidnight Magic Few experiences are more enchanting than an encounter with glow-worms on a warm, still summer’s evening. Lighting up the undergrowth like a miniature night sky, glow-worms have long been an inspiration for writers and poets including Shakespeare and
Read MoreGardening advice for the new (and not so new) gardener I don’t know about you, but it seems to me that this winter has been longer than normal. The lack of sunshine and the heavy rain has made it rather
Read MoreThis monthly article is mainly designed for those new to gardening who are looking to enjoy the fruits of their labours on their dinner plate. For experienced gardeners, it will act more as an aide memoire as to what needs
Read MoreMYTHICAL ANCIENTS Few trees are surrounded by more myths, legends and symbolism than the yew, which was already considered sacred in the pre-Christian era. In modern times, science has been able to uncover many of the facts which would have
Read MoreButterflies and moths are some of the most familiar insects, and they generally find themselves at opposite ends of the popularity scale, with moths usually being considered dull at best and jumper-eating at worst. As a result, there would not
Read MoreSometimes a chance encounter can be one of the most fortuitous of meetings. Some years ago when we first started the magazine, I did what many fledgling business owners do and got up at an unearthly hour of the morning
Read MoreThe weather this past year, hasn’t been brilliant. I may be wrong, but it appears that our summers start earlier and then degenerate into a period of overcast and wet weather interspersed with the odd fine day. Then all of
Read MoreGARDENING ADVICE FOR THE NEW (AND NOT SO NEW) GARDENER The autumn is now definitely here with the wind making it feel much colder. However, it’s a beautiful time of year, with the trees changing colour and the early morning
Read MoreThey have been known to reach heights of 46 metres with their roots spreading 16 metres away from the trunk and reaching 8 metres underground. Equally they are able to eke out a living in tight rock crevices, taking 50
Read MoreAt a time of year when most insects are winding down for the season, the larvae of some of Britain’s most attractive and distinctive beetles are busy developing deep in their wooden tunnels, readying themselves for their short appearance as
Read MoreDon’t breed problems for later – neuter now! The UK’s leading feline welfare charity is urging cat owners to get their cats snipped or spayed as soon as possible saying it is the most effective way of controlling numbers of
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