flowers

We value flowers for their beauty and looks, but they have much more to offer than just their attractive appearances. Flowers play a very im...

The colder, crisper weather heralds the start of the tulip planting season. Verdant green leaves and luscious blooms provide a visual feast ...

Plants famous for their drugs are out in flower. Perhaps most spectacular is the brilliant red field poppy, making a stunning splash of co...

‘Elderberries are an essential meal for birds, too.’ Photograph: Alamy The slow, graceful fall of elderflowers to berries is the last ma...