Winter brings long nights and dark days, but nature’s palette is as bright as ever.

Dr Cath notices mistletoe appearing in parts of Shropshire where it was previously uncommon and learns that its range is expanding beyond its traditional Midlands stronghold. Research suggests…

Each winter, native and migrant starlings gather in the UK, drawn by softer ground rich in insects and larvae. Though sometimes seen as greedy garden visitors, starlings are striking birds,…

This month I’m hoping for some cold, crisp days when I can get out to the mosses.

With the shorter days and colder weather, December is perhaps a month for staying nearer home, so this month I’m looking at gardens as a wildlife habitat. It’s a good time to plan what you might…

I’d like to think about how we can experience nature with all our senses, and what offers the best treats for each of them at this time of year. Get ready to immerse yourself in nature – see it,…

Though winters are becoming milder and wetter with climate change, many gardeners will be looking forward to a proper cold spell to kill off pests. But is that just an old wives’ tale?

Ivy is often a misunderstood plant, accused of being a tree strangler and invader that takes over whole habitats at will if left untamed. But it is much more valuable than you might think.

Nature provides such a pleasure for all the senses, and keeping a nature diary is a beautiful way to note, remember and share the joy that is experienced.

When winter is looming and the short, cold days mean we all just want to keep snuggled under the duvet for longer, take a look at the wildlife who has already made best use of this time of year.…