The absence of butterflies in 2024 has been devastatingly obvious, even in the most important, flower-rich areas in Ireland.

It wouldn’t be unusual to have at least one tree or shrub species on your property that’s listed as invasive. Here's what to ...

One example of this is dog's mercury, which can be seen in many of our woods at the moment. It’s a fairly unremarkable-looking plant with dark green, toothed leaves and clusters of small, paler green ...

Marie Massa has spent more than three years working mostly alone to transform a weedy strip of public land into a fragrant ...

We all welcome the beauty of butterflies, bees and ladybirds – but there are some less well-known and frankly alarming-looking insects which are also beneficial to our gardens.

Easter is a time of joy, celebration, and delicious treats that bring families together. What better way to celebrate this special holiday than with beautifully decorated cupcakes that capture the ...

Having a deck makes it easier to gather outdoors. Discover deck ideas to upgrade your backyard space with furniture, layout, ...

Columnist Shannon Brennan says there's no better way to appreciate springtime than to get outdoors to look and listen.

Show off your crafty side with one of these DIY Easter basket ideas kids and adults would enjoy. These fun and unusual ideas ...

In a new paper, scientists make a compelling case for preserving migration corridors for hundreds of species of tiny flies.

• Special summer visits this year include Broughton rewilding project, Scargill House, near Kettlewell, Braythorne Orchard community farm, bio-blitz at Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits nature reserve, and ...

Salt and pepper shakers can be upcycled into cute decor items like paperweights and candleholders, or hone in on their functional side by storing craft items.