The sparrowhawk is one of our smallest birds of prey. The male is around the size of blackbird and has blue-grey back and wing feathers with orange-brown stripes on the chest and belly. The female is ...

Crape myrtle (also known as crepe myrtle), which has the botanical name Lagerstroemia indica, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to parts of Asia, including China and the ...

When I had the chance to visit Nevada, I wasn’t sure what I’d find to satisfy the appetite of a garden and nature lover. Surely this state is all about harsh desert and the bright lights of Las Vegas.

With stunning coastal gardens and plenty of botanical beauty, Scotland is a treasure trove of natural wonders – and luxury cruise provider Hebridean Island Cruises is offering one lucky competition ...

Next year, Adam Frost is leaving the garden and heading back out on a nationwide tour with Fane – a leading producer and curator of captivating spoken word events. And now, Fane is offering five lucky ...

Discover some of our favourite gardens to visit in the beautiful city of Bath and surrounding Somerset countryside ...

‘Moneymaker’ is a variety of tomato that has been hugely popular with gardeners for decades and remains a firm favourite today. Abundant crops of uniformly shaped, medium-sized fruits have a good ...

Insecticidal soap – also known as soft soap or horticultural soap – is a special kind of soap that's designed for use specifically on plants. It's typically made using a potassium salt from fatty ...

Lentils (Lens culinaris) provide an excellent and economical source of protein, making them a great alternative to meat. Widely used in many types of cuisine, lentils are a key ingredient of many ...

If you have a plant lover in your life, you'll know that it's so much more than a hobby or collection, it's a passion – one that can quickly turn into an obsession! So with Christmas time approaching, ...

Common bistort is considered an herb by some as it's edible. In the North of England, it's known as pudding dock or passion dock as it was once used to make a traditional dish, around the time of Lent ...