Katie Avis-Riordan
This is why we say 'pinch punch' and 'white rabbits' on the first of the month
Do you know where these superstitious phrases come from?
12 creative ideas for reusing and recycling Christmas cards
Plus the cards you can and can't recycle
How to help hedgehogs during a heatwave
We should all do our bit to help wildlife
The most scenic spring hikes and walks in the UK
If you're looking for stunning views, these routes are a must
6 natural ways to help ease a dry or chesty cough
From honey to liquorice…
20 gardening apps and plant identifiers to make you a better gardener
For tips and advice all year round
15 bird feeders to buy right now
For both style and function
4 Easter puzzles that might just be harder than they look
How long will it take you to find the hidden objects?
Clothes moths – 6 simple solutions and why they are becoming more common
Follow these preventative steps
Snowdrops: 10 best varieties and how to look after them in your garden
The experts share their advice
The 10 best online farm shops offering organic food delivery services
From one-off purchases for special occasions to organic subscription boxes
4 ways a heatwave can affect your body
From sweating to heatstroke...
Alabama Rot in dogs: What is it and what are the symptoms?
Here's all you need to know about the deadly dog disease
Reverse advent calendars will make a real difference this Christmas
Here's how to put one together
This 32-minute morning routine can make your day more happy and less stressed
You should feel more positive in no time
Top 10 things dog owners do when they leave their pet home alone
Do you?
Chris Packham reveals clever ways to keep ants and wasps out of your home
The naturalist says you should never kill the insects
What you can legally do if you see a dog locked in a car on a hot day
Even if the windows are open, it's dangerous. The RSPCA shares their advice...
Stonehenge Summer Solstice 2019 in pictures
It was the longest day of the year
Window boxes: Best flowers and plants, care tips and styling ideas
Even without a garden you can enjoy beautiful blooms
4 tips on how to care for your garden wildlife during a heatwave
According to the experts...
If it's too dangerous to speak during a 999 call, here's what to do
Contact the emergency services silently without adding to risk
Only 4% of people can pass this tricky grammar quiz – can you?
"This plurals test is driving the internet crazy"
The 6 most cost-effective vegetables to grow in your garden
Use this handy Vegetable Cheat Sheet as your guide
TV show Britain's Favourite Dogs names our top 100 most beloved dog breeds
The results were revealed on ITV's Britain's Favourite Dogs last night
Acuvue launches new eco-friendly way to dispose of your contact lenses
Here's how to do your bit for the environment
Malton in North Yorkshire named UK's Most Dog Friendly Town 2018
And it's not the town's first accolade
The 10 most valuable board games you could have at home
Including a chess set worth £7.8 million!
10 cosy jumpers from Marks & Spencer for autumn/winter 2018
Take a look at the M&S women's knitwear here...
Buy just one Ocean Bottle and 1,000 plastic bottles will be removed from the planet's seas
The eco-friendly bottle actively fights plastic pollution
The 30 safest places to live in the UK in 2018
The top spot goes to a Welsh seaside town...
Are you the ultimate dog lover? Become a dog food taster to prove it
If it’s good enough for you, it’s good enough for your dog
Online tool reveals how much sleep pet owners lose
Find out how much sleep you have lost here…
The 25 most Instagrammed UK forests you’ll want to visit right now
Including the Forest of Dean and the New Forest...
The 10 most popular royal family pet names in the UK
From Vulcan to Ruby...
Instagram star Winny the Corgi’s owner reveals top pet photography tips
Patience is key!
Gigha Island off coast of Scotland has suffered its first crime in over 20 years
The incident occurred at the Gigha Hotel
This beautiful foliage-covered tearoom proves autumn has officially arrived in Wales
The quaint house is veiled in Virginia creeper
Watch this adorable video of a puppy opening its eyes for the very first time
The BBC Earth clip also reveals how dogs see differently to us
People think Waitrose’s list of ‘essential’ student food items is a tad extravagant - do you?
Were these in your student cupboards?
The Shed of the Year 2018 winner is an eco-friendly bee shed
"We hope our shed will inspire others around the UK to create spaces for wildlife"
These are 10 of the best B&Bs in Britain for the perfect staycation
Named in the new edition of Sawday’s Special Places British Bed & Breakfast
The nifty OXO cube hack we wish we'd known all our lives
You may have been opening the cubes wrong your whole life!
Large house spiders set to invade UK homes this autumn and here's why
Here are the best natural ways to keep them out…
The 'man in the moon' illusion is caused by lunar swirls, new study finds
The research may now explain the reason we interpret a human face in the moon
Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud names the worst interior design trends of all time
"There are some things that are just too grim for words."
How this quaint Cotswolds bakery sold 12,000 scones in just six days
In Japan!
11 unbelievably huge vegetables from the Malvern Autumn Show
Former entries for the UK National Giant Vegetable Championship
There are no rural hedgehogs in South West England, new national study discovers
And most of the countryside in England and Wales is now devoid of the spiky creatures
Man shares sweet note from his rehomed dog after his Grandad passed away
Safe to say this lovely story has gone viral
The 2018 What Car? poll reveals the most unreliable cars for the countryside
Plus, the five least reliable cars overall
10 photos of dogs who look exactly like their owners
They're uncanny!
The ultimate guide to the most popular themed pet names in 2018
From Harry Potter and Game of Thrones to food and musicians…
Dulux’s Colour of the Year 2019 is Spiced Honey
“The contemporary hue is versatile, sophisticated and timeless”
People are sharing their inspired life hacks for Zero Waste Week
And some are worth a try...
6 of the most expensive flowers in the world
Costing up to £160,000 each
Pre-lit Christmas trees: How to style and where to buy
Here's a selection of the best pre-lit Christmas trees available to buy...
Countryfile’s Helen Skelton shares pang of dog-owner guilt we can all relate to
To spare Barney's feelings
The trusted military trick that could help you fall asleep in two minutes
Want to give it a go?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have named their new pet Labrador
According to a royal biographer...
New interactive map reveals the amount of litter pollution on Scotland’s coastline
The project will help achieve more efficient, targeted beach cleans
People can’t figure out if this viral photo is of a beach or door
What do you think?
The UK’s rudest street names – and how much it costs to live there
Would you live on them?
These are the most popular September resolutions, according to Pinterest
It's all about improving your lifestyle and home...