Large thyme
The aromatic fragrance of Large thyme can punctuate a summer walk over a chalk grassland. It is an evergreen that grows low to the ground, with erect spikes of tiny, lilac flowers appearing over…
The aromatic fragrance of Large thyme can punctuate a summer walk over a chalk grassland. It is an evergreen that grows low to the ground, with erect spikes of tiny, lilac flowers appearing over…
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The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.
Bilberries appear in summer and early autumn and are often turned into jams, pies and sauces...
While February’s weather tends to keep us in our wintery reality, the month also offers up some wildlife delights that can keep us ticking towards the coming spring. In his blog, Sam Finnegan-Dehn…
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.
Mackerel are a sign of summer's arrival, when they appear inshore in huge numbers all around the UK. As well as being a sustainable seafood choice, they are an important food source for many…
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.