The Physics of the Double Rainbow: What Is “Alexander’s Band”?
There are few things in nature that stop us in our tracks quite like a rainbow. We’ve all been there—trudging…
The world is alive. Whether it’s the thundering hooves of the Great Migration in the Serengeti or the silent growth of a mushroom in a damp British woodland, we are surrounded by life.
This section is your gateway to the natural world. We have divided our collection into four distinct areas to help you find exactly what you are looking for.
Whether you want to plan a safari, learn a biological fact, identify a wildflower, or read about life with our dogs, start your journey here.
Your Animals & Nature Questions Answered
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The Blackbird: The Beethoven of the British Garden
There is a moment in late February when the British winter finally breaks. It isn’t marked by a change in…
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The Ultimate Guide to UK Spring Wildflowers
There is a moment every year—usually sometime in January to February—when the grey curtain of winter begins to twitch. It…
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Greater Stitchwort: The Popping Flower of the Hedgerows
As we move from the gentle awakening of April into the lush abundance of May and June, the British countryside…
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Wild Garlic (Ramsons): Identifying the Scent of Spring
There are some signs of spring that you see: the first Snowdrop pushing through the frost or the yellow haze…
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Common Dog Violet: The Unsung Hero of the Forest Floor
When we think of violets, we usually think of perfume. We think of Victorian posies, sweet-smelling soaps, and that distinct,…
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Primrose: The First Rose of Spring
There are certain flowers that don’t just mark a change in the weather; they mark a change in our mood….
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Wood Anemone: The Spirit of the Ancient Woods
There is a specific moment in the British spring that feels less like a changing of the seasons and more…
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Lesser Celandine: The True Herald of the British Spring
We all know the feeling. It’s late February or early March. The air is still biting, the trees are bare…
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The Magic of Hair Ice: Finding Nature’s “Candyfloss” in the Winter Woods
You know those crisp, freezing mornings where the air bites at your cheeks and the mud under your boots has…
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The Wren: The Loudest Personality in the Garden
If you stand in a British woodland—or even just a quiet corner of your garden—and close your eyes, there is…
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The Ultimate Guide to Feeding Garden Wildlife in the UK
There is a specific kind of silence that falls over the British garden in mid-winter. It is a heavy, grey…
