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Autumn leaf ID quiz: can you identify 10 trees?
Test your tree knowledge. As autumn sets in, many of the trees around us change colour, but do you know what they are?
Helen Keating • 21 Sep 2020
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When to pick sloes and how to make sloe gin
It's traditional to make sloe gin in autumn, ready for the coming winter. Here's an easy and delicious recipe for you to try, with our top sloe picking tips. It takes a couple of months to mature, so if you make it soon it'll be ready by Christmas.
Helen Keating • 15 Sep 2020
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Why walking in woods is good for you
It’s time to swap the gym – or sofa – for woodland walks. Here are five benefits for your health and wellbeing, plus tips on what to wear and things to do.
Charlie Mellor • 05 Aug 2020
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Protected trees: how to know which trees are protected
Our guide explains the different methods of protection, how to check what’s already in place and what you can do to protect trees that are important to you.
Nicole Hillier • 17 Jul 2020
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Summer tree identification: can you name these nine trees?
Which trees do you recognise? Test your knowledge and see if you can get top marks!
Helen Keating • 13 Jul 2020
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How to attract wildlife to your garden: 5 top tips
Make your garden a haven for wildlife and you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature knowing that you’re making a difference.
Charlie Mellor • 26 Jun 2020
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UK bats: a guide to bats in your garden
Explore the most likely bats you'll spot from your garden and how to help them out with our biodiversity-boosting gardening tips.
Helen Keating • 22 May 2020
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How to make a wormery
Discover how to make a wormery and uncover all about the wonders of earthworms.
Hannah Vickers • 08 May 2020
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What hatched here? How to identify bird egg shells
Found a fragment of egg in the garden, woods or park? Here's a quick guide to the most common UK bird eggs too help you find out which species it came from.
Helen Keating • 05 May 2020
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Seven edible weeds: foraging in your garden
If you're a fan of foraging but missing roaming the woods and hedgerows right now, go in search of some edible plants that are closer to home. Here are seven edible garden weeds to look out for.
Helen Keating • 23 Apr 2020