Outdoor Skills

Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica)

10 of the best plants for winter colour

Snowdrops, Galanthus nivalis, in flower in March, Teignmouth, Devon, Great Britain.

Jobs for the garden this winter

How to make a cooking campfire tripod ©Enya Todd

Make a cooking tripod

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Guide to Alabama rot dog disease: How to spot the signs and protect your dog

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How to use wild seed heads in your garden

Making a fire

Woodfire guide: history of the fire, how to light and best wood to burn

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Food and Recipes

British apple guide: traditional apple varieties and recipe ideas, plus how to grow your own tree

Photo Taken In Chew Magna, United Kingdom

Stargazing guide: Britain’s dark sky sites, best places to stargaze, plus how to get started

Yellow lichen means no air pollution

Guide to Britain’s lichens – what are they, where to find and how to identify

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How to force bulbs

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Podcast: Why a wood burning stove warms you more than an open fire

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September foraging guide: best food to find and recipe ideas

Full length side view of girl dipping stick in water at beach

Guide to rockpooling: how to get started, where to go, and essential equipment

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How to predict the weather forecast using clouds