The Loch Insh Old Kirk in Badenoch, dating to 1792 with roots to 7th-century Iona monks, holds Scotland's longest continuous Christian worship. Amidst rich wildlife, this historic site now faces closure, sparking community efforts to preserve its legacy.
Gardening experts recommend three fast-growing climbing plants—Star Jasmine, Clematis, and David Austin roses—to quickly cover bare fences and walls with fragrant blooms and lush greenery.
Installing bird feeders can attract unwanted rodents and predators if proper precautions aren't taken. Experts reveal common design mistakes and simple deterrents to protect your garden visitors.
A cold snap in South Florida left iguanas stunned and falling from trees, leading locals to create viral dishes like 'Florida Man tacos' and 'Everglades Pizza' with the invasive species.
With record cold across North America, fireplace ashes are abundant. Experts explain how wood ash can benefit plants with potassium and calcium, but warn about soil pH risks and proper application methods.
New research reveals that easy food in depopulated villages' orchards, not hunger, is causing increased bear encounters in Japan, challenging previous assumptions about wildlife conflicts.
Discover essential strategies for cultivating a continuous vegetable harvest through every season. Learn about winter crop planning, protective measures, and storage techniques from award-winning gardening experts.
A viral trend suggests dipping plant cuttings in candle wax aids propagation, but testing reveals it adds no benefit over simple water and light methods.
Learn how to plan your vegetable garden for continuous harvests through winter with advice on sowing times, crop protection, and storage techniques from gardening professionals.
The Royal Horticultural Society advises gardeners to prune climbing roses now for vigorous growth and abundant summer flowers. Learn the key steps to distinguish climbers from ramblers and properly trim your plants.
A Bradford woman was astonished when her new hen Myrtle laid her first egg containing three yolks, an occurrence with odds of just 1 in 25 million.
Louisiana faces an agricultural crisis as invasive apple snails, carrying dangerous parasites, destroy crawfish and rice crops, threatening livelihoods and public health.
The United States has inaugurated a new facility in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies, aiming to prevent the flesh-eating parasite from crossing the Mexican border and threatening livestock.
Migratory beekeepers in Assam follow mustard blooms for honey production, but face growing threats from climate change, extreme weather, and habitat loss.
Spanish coastal councils, led by Marbella, are battling mountains of invasive Asian seaweed, removing 374 tons in one day. They accuse the central government of inaction ahead of the tourist season, while environmentalists argue the seaweed should remain.
Award-winning designer Ann-Marie Powell shares her favourite plants for early seasonal colour, including irises, tulips, and amelanchier trees, to create a stunning spring garden display.
Gardening expert reveals ferrous sulphate moss killer eliminates serious lawn moss in two weeks by dehydrating it, with tips for safe application and removal.
Gardening expert William Mitchell explains the crucial February feeding routine that ensures roses produce abundant, vibrant flowers and resist disease throughout the growing season.
The John Muir Trust is advertising a seasonal housekeeper role at its Kylesku Lodges in Sutherland, offering a unique chance to live and work in a sparsely-populated, scenic part of Scotland from March to October.
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson addresses misconceptions about UK agriculture, highlighting strict animal welfare and environmental regulations that surpass global standards.
Green-thumbed shoppers can brighten their gardens this year with Lobelia Bedding Mix flowers that bloom from May to October, available for just 58p per seedling.
Royal Horticultural Society chief horticulturalist Guy Barter reveals essential February gardening tasks, from pruning to planting, to ensure a vibrant spring garden despite winter conditions.
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh reveals why winter-flowering cherry trees are perfect for smaller urban gardens, offering beautiful blooms during colder months and practical planting advice for optimal growth.
Garden experts advise temporarily removing bird feeders and food scraps for several weeks to stop rats viewing your outdoor space as a reliable food source, especially during summer months.
Potato demand has fallen by 10% as weight loss injections like Wegovy suppress appetite for starchy foods, forcing farmers to slash prices amid surplus harvests.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has signed a four-year contract worth £650,000 to teach civil servants about farming through countryside field trips, amid criticism over Labour's inheritance tax policies.
A new NFU study reveals a sharp 37% decline in British farm exports to the EU post-Brexit, with poultry, beef, lamb, and dairy sectors severely affected, raising fears over long-term market recovery.
Sales of British agricultural products to the European Union have fallen by nearly 40% since Brexit, with poultry, beef, lamb, and dairy sectors suffering significant losses, according to NFU analysis.
At least 27 miners have died in an explosion at an unauthorised 'rat hole' coal mine in Meghalaya, India. Rescue efforts are hampered by remote location and lack of equipment, with several still missing.
A binman known as The No1 Binman warns that placing pizza boxes in recycling bins can lead to entire loads being rejected, causing rubbish to pile up at home. Contamination from grease makes cardboard unrecyclable.