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Winter tree identification: a guide to bark, buds and twigs
Without their characteristic blossom or leaves, winter trees become tricky to identify. Our guide to winter tree identification will help you recognise them using their bark, buds and twigs.
Charlotte Varela • 04 Feb 2026
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Stick crafts and activities for kids
Sticks have endless possibilities! From Poohsticks to twig towers and journey sticks to stick men, we've got plenty of ideas for your family to try on your next woodland walk.
Danielle Wesley • 04 Nov 2019
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Where to see red squirrels: 7 woods for wildlife watching
Wondering where to see red squirrels in the UK? Here are seven of the best woods to spot these rare mammals - as well as lots of other wildlife!
Chris Britt-Searle • 05 Aug 2024
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Which birds migrate? Who you can spot this summer
Swallows, swifts and martins aren’t our only summer migrants – keep your eyes peeled for these species and record your sightings through Nature’s Calendar.
Charlotte Varela • 12 May 2018
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How to attract birds to your garden: 3 must-have features
We've got all bases covered with ideas for buying, making or installing natural alternatives to offer birds three must-have features in your garden.
Charlie Mellor • 18 May 2026
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Children's spring crafts: 11 easy flower ideas
Discover 11 fantastic spring flower crafts for children, including tissue paper bluebells and finger-painted forget-me-nots.
Danielle Wesley • 10 Apr 2026
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Stinkhorn
Pungent and a little indecent, some Victorians were so embarrassed by these fungi that they would attack them with cudgels lest any impressionable young ladies might see them.
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Explore our Forgotten Forests Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
RHS Chelsea Flower Show is now open and our very special garden has won a gold medal! Discover the beauty and value of ancient woods and the change we hope the garden will make.
Ashleigh Aylett • 19 May 2026
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Do robins migrate? When garden birds migrate and return
Find out when robins – and other unexpected garden birds – migrate to and from our shores.
Charlotte Varela • 10 May 2019
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How to make a bug hotel
Find out how to support insects and other minibeasts in your garden by building your own bug hotel.
Danielle Wesley • 06 Feb 2026