Outdoor Living

NATURE Michael Kingdon sets out to see some March hares and finds plenty more of interest along the way

GARDENING Westport gardener Oliver Whyte on why brambles are good for soil, pollinators, wildlife and your health

NATURE Michael Kingdon gets up close and personal with an early buff-tailed bumblebee queen, one of the first of the season

NATURE The great tit is singing in spring with great gusto, full of vim and vigour and in his best courting clothes

GARDENING Gardeners are gleefully planning their flower gardens and vegetable plots, but when to sow?

NATURE Westport beekeeper John McHale on the multiple rewards of keeping bees and upcoming courses for beginners

NATURE Michael Kingdon watches on as Lough Carra’s waterfowl dress and ready themselves for the season ahead

OUTDOOR LIVING Could you host wildlife friendly features in your garden, business, school or park?

NATURE Michael Kingdon finds a lakeside walk yields signs of spring to lift the spirits – and flavour them

GARDENING Easy to grow, these beauties create a kaleidoscope of sweet colours from January to May