flowers
How to identify spring blossom
As light flows slowly into our woodlands and hedgerows, once-bare branches begin to bloom. The brief blossoming of blackthorn, rowan, wild cherry and hawthorn is a magical spectacle, wreathed in ancient folklore. Learn how to identify spring blossom found in the UK and best places to spot blossom with our ID guide.
Snowdrops guide: best walks, how to grow and when they bloom
After the darkness of winter, snowdrops are a welcome sign that spring will soon be here. Our snowdrop guide looks at the best snowdrop walks in the UK, when to plant snowdrops, when they bloom and how to care for them.
A beginner's guide to native British wildflowers
Britain's native wildflowers bring splashes of colour in the spring and summer months, while also providing an important food source for pollinators. Our species guide looks at common native British wildflower species, explaining how to identify and the best places to see them.
How to print with flowers
Spring is a great time of year for creating your own watercolour-style prints from fresh flowers. Perhaps you could even make a homemade Mother’s Day card?
Native bluebell guide: how to identify and grow your own
Make the most of the UK's spectacular bluebell season with our expert bluebell guide which explains the difference between the Spanish and native bluebell and how to grow your own.
Make wildflower seed bombs
Gather wildflower seeds and make your own seed bombs for a colourful display next summer with this easy step by step guide.
How to track a flower through summer
Discover the life of a summer flower and follow its progress using sketches
How to force bulbs
Bring the subtle colours of February and March forward into the New Year by planting bulbs indoors in autumn, creating your very own early spring
Garden guide: How to grow your own cut flowers
Would you like gorgeous fresh cut flowers all summer? All you need is a handful of seed, a spare patch of soil, and five minutes a day. Our guide on how to grow your own cut flowers and fill your home with fresh blooms.
Britain's rarest flowers
Our countryside is home to a huge range of flowers, some much harder to find than others – here is a selection of Britain's rarest flowers, including how to identify and the threats that they face.
Britain's rarest plants on the verge of extinction
Some of the UK's rarest plants, flora and wildflowers could be at risk of extinction, a conservation charity has warned, with roadside verges providing an unlikely haven.
Diesel exhaust affects bees’ ability to forage for flowers
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has revealed that the ability of honeybees toforage for flowers could be hampered by chemicals from diesel exhaust.