14-spot ladybird
The 14-spot ladybird is one of three yellow ladybirds in the UK. Look for it in grassland, woodland and gardens. Ladybirds are beneficial insects, managing garden pests - encourage them by putting…
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Goldfinch
The striking red crown, golden back, and bright yellow wings of the goldfinch make it one of our prettiest garden birds. It happily visits birdtables and feeders across the UK.
Mint moth
A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.
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Create homes for wildlife
Invite more wildlife into your garden by providing natural homes like long grass and log piles.
How to build a bird box
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
Winter Wonderland
As frost edges the dying leaves of the winter garden, wildlife needs you more than ever - and it doesn't take much to bring festive joy to people and nature alike.
Large white
The large white is a common garden visitor - look out for its brilliant white wings, tipped with black.
Growing Microgreens: tiny indoor plants with a mighty punch!
Alice Whitehead from Garden Organic shares her tips for growing microgreens - try them anywhere you have a little light in your house, and feast on gorgeous fresh veg even in the depths of winter…
Privet hawk-moth
With a torpedo-shaped body and long, narrow wings, the privet hawk-moth is a striking garden visitor. But the caterpillars really stand out: lime-green, with purple streaks and a black hook at the…
Patchwork leaf-cutter bee
The appearance of semi-circular holes in the leaves of your garden plants is a sure sign that the patchwork leaf-cutter bee has been at work. It is one of a number of leaf-cutter bee species…
Chaffinch
The colourful and delightful chaffinch is a regular garden visitor across the UK. Look out for it hopping about on the ground under birdtables and hedges.