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7 funny fungi names to help mushroom identification
The UK's 15,000 different fungi have a rich collection of fascinating, descriptive and hilarious names. Let’s take a look at some of the more eyebrow-raising.
Charlotte Varela • 06 Jan 2023
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10 ways to use fallen autumn leaves
Fallen leaves can be put to great use in the garden, or turned into beautiful decorations as autumnal craft projects. Here are our top 10 things to do with autumn leaves.
Charlie Mellor • 03 Nov 2022
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10 eco-friendly New Year's resolutions
Whether you’re making a small commitment or a big change, here are 10 ways to do your bit for nature with an eco-friendly New Year's resolution.
Charlie Mellor • 23 Dec 2021
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Life cycle of a plant: seeds, shoots and roots
Plant lives have a beginning and end just like ours. Here's a roundup of the different stages plants go through, from a new seed to eventual death.
Sally Bavin • 02 Mar 2021
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What is growing on my tree? Black spots, galls, mildew and algae
Trees can host a range of spots, patches, powders, lumps and bumps! Here’s our quick guide to some of the more common funguses, growths and colour changes.
Emilie Bonnevay • 27 Jun 2019
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Foraging in May: a guide to wild herbs and other edible plants
Find out which wild plants you can forage in May. Learn about edible plants with our quick identification guide and tips on how to find, eat and prepare them.
Helen Keating • 08 May 2019
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10 best winter woodland walks
Embrace the simpler things in life with a winter woodland walk, when spectacular frosty landscapes and leafless trees reveal hidden history and elusive wildlife. Check out 10 of our favourite woods for inspiration.
Charlie Mellor • 16 Nov 2023
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Top 10 woods to enjoy autumn colour
Take a look at our top 10 woods to visit for autumn colour, with sites in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Hannah Vickers • 10 Nov 2021
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11 waterfall walks to visit in our woods
From gently tumbling streams to powerful cascades, waterfalls are mesmerising. Check out the best waterfall walks in and around our woods across the UK.
Charlie Mellor • 15 Jan 2021
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Feeding wild birds: what, how, when and why
Find out when and what to feed garden birds and welcome wildlife to your garden, yard or windowsill whatever the season.
Kayleigh Jacobs-Rutter • 29 Apr 2025