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Jakob Barry explains the concept of foliar feeding, a great way to revive any plants that aren't looking their best.......

Garden designers are increasingly conscious of green gardening methods, but designers at this year's RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show are demonstrating how gardens can be used to convey green messages to increase environmental consciousness amongst the public too. Mandy Almond, Show Manager, talks us through some of the gardens....

Wildlife charity volunteer Lorna Griffiths reports on a highly successful national reintroduction programme of a once extinct dormouse.....

In his latest book Colin Tudge suggests that if we want to put the world to rights we have to re-think all the big ideas that underpin our lives....

Hazel Sillver gives her pick of the UK's 10 most gorgeous eco-gardens and garden events to stroll around this summer....

The Moorland Association reports that habitat management, predator control, and collaboration with ornithologists are factors that have been paramount in the resurgence of populations of the Ring Ouzel....

Government claims the cull is to protect fish stocks, but campaigners say seals are clubbed to death for their fat and fur. John Vidal reports.......

The creators of nonprofit 70 Degrees West share the ideas that motivate them to pursue their incredible yet challenging dream to document the impact of humans on some of the planet's most unique ecosystems....

Observing a new momentum in the biodynamic and permaculture movement brought by young enthusiasts encouraged Cory Whitney to revisit the basics of these two agricultural systems....

This weekend, at the Manchester International Festival, an initiative will be launched which explores ways and means of sustainably producing food in urban environments. Kat Austen reports....

The Sumatran elephant, one of the smallest of the Asian elephants, is the most endangered elephant in the world. Currently there are between 2,400 and 2,800 left, making the species 'critically endangered', according to the charity Elephant Family.

In the midst of a growing list of bizarre decisions taken by the current UK government - particularly with regard to the environment - the recent commitment to growing more genetically modified crops must surely come out on top, argues Pat Thomas...

Fiona Llewellyn reports on a collaborative marine conservation initiative that aims to tap into people's fascination with sharks......

If the Soil Association joined those opposing the cull it would be able to brand its organic milk and dairy products 'badger friendly'- no doubt leading to a much needed boost in sales, says Dominic Dyer

Buying organic food is an important choice for everyone concerned about animal welfare, wildlife and conservation. It would not make sense for consumers to stop buying organic if they disagree with badger culling, says Helen Browning