As spring sunshine fills conservatories across the UK, transforming them into vibrant, light-filled spaces, now is the ideal time to breathe life into your conservatory with a touch of greenery. But which plants should you choose to enhance this environment?

Addressing climate change is an important local and global topic, and is something that resonates with people living in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.

Volunteers across the UK are being asked to become ‘wildlife detectives’ this spring by searching their gardens, parks and other urban green spaces for wild mammals and recording their findings online.

The Forest of Bowland National Landscape Partnership is excited to announce the extension of the Defra-funded Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme for an additional year, now running until the end of March 2026. Since its launch in July 2021, this national initiative has involved over 7,000 farmers and land managers, supporting more than 4,600 projects in its first three years.

We Brits love our gardens but city living can often mean smaller spaces. To combat this, gardens need to be cleverly designed to maximise every inch in urban settings, using clean lines, simple designs, and minimal planting.

Wildlife is returning to a restored area of wetland in County Durham thanks to funding provided by LNER. The Great North Fen restoration is a long-term project managed by Durham Wildlife Trust which is bringing back grassland, fens, ponds and wet woodland to a site near the River Skerne in southern County Durham.

During the warm summer months, gardens in full bloom are a sight to behold. If you're looking to add vibrant colours to your outdoor space, planting summer bulbs that will come back year after year is a great option. Whether you prefer bold and bright blooms or delicate and fragrant flowers, there's a summer bulb out there for you. The team at British Garden Centres has listed its top summer bulbs for planting now.

Sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental has released "99 Facts of Climate, Science and Society," a new book that distills complex environmental concepts into accessible insights for general readers. Written by the firm's PhD-level sustainability scientists, the book presents 99 carefully selected facts spanning climate science, biodiversity, and human environmental impact.

This half-term, families can have fun finding out what pests the conservation team have had to control at one of the area’s most popular manor houses. Nunnington Hall, the National Trust property near Helmsley, has created a brand new interactive trail around the house, where children will be tasked with helping the pests cover up their antics.

Two of London Zoo's smallest primates had a very special trip to the dentist as the Zoo’s vets, alongside a team of dental specialists, worked to keep the health of their residents in top form.

Poultry keepers have been urged to provide extra enrichment for their pets as government requirements see areas of Great Britain under preventative Avian Influenza measures. Parts of England have already been legally required to keep their birds indoors.

Creative gardener and artist Becky Crowley has been appointed as Raby Castle, Park and Garden’s assistant head gardener in the remodelled 18th century Walled Gardens.

More homes for birds, butterflies and otters have been created at Staveley and Ripon City Wetland reserves, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust announces. Ripon City Wetlands is one of the Trust’s newest reserves, created at the side of Ripon Racecourse, where recent new islands have been created on both the Canal and Riverside lagoons.

New film, released today by ZSL, documents a 7,000-mile expedition to save Darwin’s frogs from extinction

New film, released today by ZSL, documents a 7,000-mile expedition to save Darwin’s frogs from extinction

Plant Heritage’s annual search for rare and unusual plants returns this spring, with the winner announced at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025 February 2025 sees the return of Plant Heritage’s annual search for rare or threatened garden or house plants.

Spending time in nature has been proven to have a number of benefits for both your physical and mental health, reducing symptoms of both anxiety and depression. A Harvard study also found that time spent in green space has been linked to better-quality sleep, improved blood pressure and reduced risk of chronic illness.

A new project that will restore and connect vital wildlife sites surrounding one of North Yorkshire’s most scenic roads is now underway along the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park. Linking Thirsk to Scarborough, the busy A170 winds its way through market towns and quaint villages and passes stunning woodland, pasture and farmland.

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.

If you are looking to sell your home, landscaping is going to be a vital step to attract buyers and increase the value of the space. The exterior of the property is one of the first things a potential buyer will notice, before even stepping foot inside, so it is pivotal to that crucial first impression.

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.

Country clothing brand Schöffel Country and the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) have come together to launch a new national awards that will recognise private land managers who are improving the health of the British countryside.

According to the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)*, 1 in 7 houseplant sales occur in December. With January blues looming and National Houseplant Week (January 6th-12th) followed by Blue Monday (January 20th) upon us, there's no better time to invest in a houseplant.

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.