The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, which returns later this month, is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey and provides a snapshot of how garden birds are faring in the UK; In 2024, over 600 thousand people across the UK took part, counting more than nine million birds. With birds now facing so many challenges due to the nature and climate emergency, every count matters.

The Pantone Colour of the Year is an important benchmark in the world of fashion, design and the home. This year, the colour that will be trending is Mocha Mousse, a shade that has been described as “a mellow brown hue whose inherent richness and sensorial and comforting warmth extends further into our desire for comfort.” Want to include this in your planting scheme in 2025?

Conservation charity, Twycross Zoo, has announced the arrival of a new primate at the zoo — a coppery titi monkey. Native to South America's rainforests, particularly in Brazil, Peru and Colombia, the coppery titi is named for its distinctive burnt-red, copper-hued fur.

We are now in the year 2025 and the first full moon in the month of January is the Wolf Moon which rises on the evening of Monday 13 January. Wolves howl to communicate, generally to define territory but it was believed that they howled during the winter because they were hungry.

With temperatures set to drop in parts of England and Wales, and snow and ice forecast in many areas, the RSPCA is urging people to follow its urgent advice and top tips to keep pets, livestock and wildlife safe and happy amid the big freeze.

As we bid farewell to another year and welcome the possibilities of a new chapter, it is the perfect time to plan and implement New Year's resolutions for your garden. Just like personal goals, setting resolutions for your garden can help you make beautiful improvements and ensure a thriving and radiant outdoor space that you can enjoy throughout the year.

Yesterday, zookeepers at London Zoo readied their clipboards, calculators and steady counting skills, as they began to count the animals at the Zoo’s annual stocktake.

As another year at Yorkshire Wildlife Park draws to an end, the award-winning park reflects on its successes in animal conservation and its progress as a visitor attraction. January 2024 started with the first public appearance of Auckley the Amur Leopard, much to the delight of visitors. She quickly grew in confidence and was pictured exploring the climbing towers of Leopard Heights.

With Christmas right around the corner, many Brits look forward to a festive feast on the big day—and a hearty leftover sandwich on Boxing Day. Whilst leftover turkey may be one of the post-Christmas treats people love, many other Christmas dinner staples end up in the bin, once dinner is over. To help reduce food waste this Christmas, why not compost your festive scraps?

The winter solstice is also known as midwinter and is an astronomical phenomenon marking the day with the shortest period of daylight with the sun at its lowest in the sky. It occurs when one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt away from the sun. It happens twice a year, once in each hemisphere.

Schools, communities and businesses got stuck in to plant over 5,000 trees at Swindells Wood, at Billingham in Lancashire. Two weeks of planting started with local schools getting stuck-in on site, followed by a community day. Corporate partners Pets at Home, B&Q, Lloyds Banking Group and Sofology also joined an event which saw their teams plant the last 900 trees.

As the festive season approaches, many of us are dreaming of a magical white Christmas. But which UK cities are most likely to see snow on December 25th? According to the Met Office, a white Christmas is more likely this year as the UK braces for heavy snowfall throughout mid-December, with up to 15cm of snow forecast for parts of Scotland.

Do you like me love the beautiful poinsettia? I have often been given one and occasionaly decided to buy one for myself, but somehow I can never find the right place in the house for them to survive more than a few days or if I'm lucky a week. I must confess to even having a couple of silk versions which come out each Christmas.

Can you believe that it is the 1st December and according to the Met Office it is the start of winter. The meteorological definition of the seasons means that the year is split into four seasons which coincide with the Gregorian calendar. Apparently this makes it easier for forecasting and monthly statistics.

It’s that time of year again, Christmas is nearly upon us and with it comes the task of choosing your Christmas tree. The perfect Christmas tree is the focal point of the home over the festive season but with so many sizes and varieties available, selecting the ideal tree can be overwhelming.

Your front door is the first impression visitors have of your home, so why not make some extra effort to make it a festive, welcoming sight for the Christmas season? A beautifully decorated front door can instantly set the tone for the festive season and create a warm and inviting aesthetic. By adding a few simple touches, you can transform your entrance into a Christmas wonderland.

Gardening continues to be a cherished British pastime, with statistics from the UK Census data and surveys analysed by Horticulture Magazine revealing that 87% of households across the UK have a garden.

Winter is coming but don't let your beloved houseplants suffer. Whilst they have thrived in our homes over the spring and summer months, winter can be a tough time for indoor plants, but with a few simple steps, you can keep them thriving. Join us as we explore essential care tips, from watering schedules to ideal lighting conditions.

As the weather turns cold and we have had the first snowfall of winter, the RSPCA is urging people to do their bit to help animals. The animal welfare charity is urging animal-lovers and pet-owners to Join The Christmas Rescue and help keep animals warm and safe this winter, particularly with snow and ice weather warnings in the north of England and Wales.

The Prayer Plant, scientifically known as Maranta Leuconeura, offers more than just decorative appeal—it provides eight significant benefits. This unique houseplant gets its name from its habit of folding its leaves upward each evening, resembling hands in prayer. With its strikingly patterned, vibrant leaves, the Prayer Plant adds life, beauty, and a calming presence to any space it inhabits.

Now that the clocks have gone back, daylight hours will become shorter, and many of us will find ourselves waking up and winding down in darkness. While we might crave those sunny days, there’s a silver lining: some houseplants actually thrive in lower light conditions. As we cosy up indoors, these green companions can help keep our spaces vibrant and fresh.

The colder winter weather makes us want to move indoors, find the warmest room available, and get ready to hibernate until spring comes around. But gardens can offer a welcome alternative as a relaxation space to being indoors, especially as the average size of a garden in Britain is 188 square metres, according to the Office of National Statistics.

Renowned for her ingenuity and deep commitment to sustainable farming, Annabel Makin-Jones, a fifth-generation Yorkshire farmer and successful entrepreneur, has just been awarded ‘Diversification Farmer of the Year’ by Farmers Weekly.

Wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, has launched its first-ever Youth Panel, championing its mission to engage more young people with nature. This groundbreaking initiative brings together 10 passionate young people aged 16-25 from all corners of the UK to help shape the future of butterfly and moth conservation.

October can be quite a busy month for gardeners. There are plenty of jobs to complete this month to prepare the garden for the colder winter months ahead. This can include planting, pruning, maintenance and harvesting. So, what jobs do you need to do in the garden this month?