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Horse chestnuts ain’t what they used to be

All is not well with Aesculus hippocastanum.

There is a contradiction at the heart of the bramble.

A key difference between summer and winter is the presence of insects.

Experts say this year shows promise, so fingers crossed.

Dawn in early May is the time to hear our native birdlife in all their symphonic splendour.

It is thought dead nettles evolved to look like stinging nettles as a defence against predators.

As February moves to March the frothy white flowers of the blackthorn appear even before its leaves do.

A great deal is still unknown about mole fortresses but they are commonly found in areas prone to flooding.

Clusters of these distinctive, tall-stemmed waterside plants (Typha latifolia) remain visible during the winter months on the meadows.

Despite its plumage, the jay is not a showy creature, choosing to keep itself hidden in wooded areas.