As summer unfolds, Hampshire's meadows come alive with a tapestry of flora. Among these is the elusive Adder’s-tongue fern (Ophioglossum vulgatum), a plant that, despite its modest appearance…

Each spring, a quiet transformation takes place beneath our feet. Before the trees fully leaf, the woodland floor lights up with a carpet of delicate white flowers - wood anemones - one of the UK’…

To sweeten the blow of summer drawing to a close, nature has one more display of striking colour before the muted tones of autumn kick in. This comes in the form of heather. This hardy plant…

Carnivorous plants are often thought of as being exotic plants existing on tropical lands far away, or on our windowsill in the form of a Venus fly-trap. However, not to be outdone by distant…

Plants can have many names. An individual plant may be known by a common name (of which there may be several) along with its Latin name (which is unique to each plant). These names are frequently…

Think of flowering wild orchids and the bliss of the midsummer months may come to mind. Many of these superstars of the wildflower world, however, begin emerging in early spring.

Spring brings longer days and warmer weather, and with it, a burst of flora. Woodland wonders like celandines, primroses, and bluebells are among the first to bloom. You may also spot rarer plants…

As autumn approaches, we are beginning to see different species out and about. As some species head south, others are beginning their annual cycle. This week we talk about some of the wildlife to…

The white flowers brightening hedgerows at the moment mainly belong to hawthorn. This spiky shrub is important for lots of wildlife, providing sheltered nesting habitat, berries later in the year…

Ivy has an image problem. For decades people have believed that ivy damages buildings and is a parasite to trees with little wildlife benefit. All this could not be further from the truth.