Brimstone
One of the joys of a spring day is watching a fluttering, lemon-yellow brimstone alight on a flower - an early sign that the seasons are changing. It is commonly spotted in gardens, woodland and…
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Greenfinch
An attractive, olive-green bird, the greenfinch regularly visits birdtables and feeders in gardens. Look for a bright flash of yellow on its wings as it flies.
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Broad centurion
The Broad centurion, or 'Green soldier fly', is one of our most common soldier flies, and is often found in gardens. It has hairy eyes and a metallic blue or bronze body. It is an…
Spiced Ginger Pear Upside-down Cake
Pears are in season in September so make the most of them with this delicious cake.
Zebra spider
As its name suggests, the zebra spider has the familiar black-and-white stripes of a zebra, making it very distinctive. It can be found stalking its prey on rocks, trees and walls, particularly in…
Birds
Discover some of the birds that you're most likely to spot in a garden or allotment.
Grow Flowers to Eat
Flowers offer pollen, nectar and fabulous blooms – but some of them can also be good to eat, writes Alice Whitehead from sustainable gardening charity Garden Organic.
Leafy Greens
Tender baby leaves or broad stemmed edible shoots, including: pea shoots, lettuce, spinach, kale, watercress and Swiss chard.
Recipes
Make the most of home-grown seasonal food with recipes from the WI and Bake with Lucie.
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Grow your own food – and save money!
Gardening organically allows you to grow fresh, cheap and abundant food close to home, while at the same time nurturing nature, writes Alice Whitehead from Garden Organic. Here’s eight things to…