Ruby Barry
Ruby Barry is a Digital Writer at Countryfile, focusing on shopping and review content. She previously worked as a Product Writer at Bauer Media for four years, under brands such as Grazia, Empire and Closer magazine. Therefore, she has plenty of experience trawling the internet for the best deals to shop. Although she is a born-and-breed Londoner through and through, Ruby has affinity for the beautiful British outdoors - especially if it's raining (yes, she LOVES rain). Whether she's convincing her fellow city dwellers to go on camping trips, or frequenting Kew Gardens or the WWT London Wetland Centre - Ruby has been described as a nature-loving tree hugger by many a bewildered urbanite.
Recent articles by Ruby Barry
The best hot chocolates for winter nights in 2024: tested and reviewed by us
We tasted a selection of hot chocolates first-hand to find the perfect evening drink.
The best foraging gifts for 2024: the art of identifying, gathering and bringing wild food home
Shop for the forager in your life, if they love bringing food from the hedgerow to the kitchen table.
The best spider repellents to keep spiders out of your house — including a product Reddit users swear by
A humane, non-lethal way to deter spiders from entering your home this winter.
Yes, fur-lined wellies are a thing, and Decathlon has a pair for under £40 in time for the bad weather
The best gifts for bird lovers: fun and practical present ideas for Christmas 2024
Find the perfect gift for your wildlife-watching friends.
The best mushroom gifts for Christmas 2024: 13 fun fungi present ideas
Help the fungi fan in your life celebrate their favourite vegetable with our round-up of the best mushroom gifts.