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Top 10 green gifts for gardeners
Looking for eco-friendly inspiration for your favourite gardening guru or want to encourage a beginner? From windowsill pots to established veg plots, our green gift guide has got you covered.
Charlie Mellor • 23 Oct 2026
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Bird song identification: UK garden birds
Whether you're looking to learn a new skill or simply find out who's taking centre stage, our simple guide will introduce you to the top garden songsters.
Kayleigh Jacobs-Rutter • 20 Oct 2026
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The UK’s spookiest trees: 9 trees with dark folklore
From enormous oaks in ancient woodland to centuries-old yews rooted in shadowy graveyards, discover the spookiest trees in the UK and how they’ve come to have such dark connections.
Rory Morrow • 16 Oct 2026
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Why do leaves change colour and fall off in autumn?
Autumn is the most spectacular season thanks to our deciduous trees. But why do leaves change colour, and what makes some years more vibrant than others?
Rory Morrow • 12 Oct 2026
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10 ways to help wildlife in autumn
We can all take small actions to help wildlife this autumn. From your balcony or workplace to the local woods and beyond, here are our ten top tips.
Charlie Mellor • 01 Oct 2026
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Can you eat conkers? Safety advice and chestnut differences
Learn more about conkers with our fascinating facts. What are they? Can you eat them? And what’s the difference between conkers and sweet chestnuts?
Danielle Wesley • 25 Sept 2026
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First signs of autumn: 6 seasonal changes to look out for
Discover when autumn starts and the signs of the season – look for leaves changing colour, autumn fruits and seeds, migrating birds, ivy flowering and incredible fungi.
Kayleigh Jacobs-Rutter • 16 Sept 2026
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Why do woodlands smell so good?
What is it that makes nature smell so distinctive and why do we find it so appealing? Read our blog to find out.
Hanako Shimada • 03 Sept 2026
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Grass snake or adder? How to tell the difference between UK reptiles
Discover more about common native reptiles and where you can find them with our UK snakes and lizards guide.
Rory Morrow • 27 Aug 2026
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What do hedgehogs eat? And how to feed them
Hedgehogs need our help and you can make a difference. Check out our lists of what hedgehogs can and can't eat, when to feed them and other hedgehog facts.
Charlie Mellor • 17 Aug 2026