Sophie Ellis
Recent articles by Sophie Ellis
“I wish I hadn’t planted hundreds of garish tulips!” Gardening influencer Monalogue on seeking ‘glimmers’ and welcoming wildlife
We chat to Ramona Jones (aka Monalogue) about runner ducks, embracing the mess, and how gardening helped them make sense of their autistic identity.
Grow-your-own gardening expert searches for Britain’s best plot – could it be yours?
The Top of the Plots 2025 competition is open for entries from 19 May.
Who is Raynor Winn? Everything you need to know about the author of The Salt Path
All you need to know about Raynor Winn – the author of The Salt Path.
When is Gardeners' World back on TV? Everything you need to know about the popular gardening series
Gardeners' World returns for its latest series – but who will be presenting and where will they visit? We take a look.
"We’re still pinching ourselves": wild beavers make historic return to English rivers in first approved release
The first legal release of beavers in England has taken place at a super nature reserve.
Celebrate St Piran's Day: when it is and the legend behind the Cornish saint
Celebrate the Cornish day with our guide to St Piran's Day which looks at the patron saint of Cornwall and popular traditions.
"To travel by train is to see nature": The best Agatha Christie quotes from the Queen of Crime
Discover quotes that capture the beauty of country living from the best-selling fiction writer of all time, Agatha Christie
Is this the garden of the future? Why Kew is opening a new ‘carbon garden’ this summer
The Carbon Garden will open at Kew Gardens in summer 2025, and will showcase draught-tolerant plants, an exposed coal seam and rain garden.
Who is Vick Hope? Everything you need to know about the Countryfile presenter and DJ
All you need to know about the TV and radio presenter Vick Hope – the latest Countryfile presenter to join the team.
Who is Fiona Bruce? Everything you need to know about the broadcaster and TV presenter
All you need to know about Fiona Bruce, the well-known TV presenter, broadcaster and newsreader
These may be the finest earliest landscape photographs of England you’ve ever seen
The images have been released as part of Historic England's acquisition of a renowned photographic collection.
Where is Belgravia: The Next Chapter filmed? Discover the filming locations behind the hotly-anticipated period drama
We take a look at where the historical TV drama Belgravia is filmed, as its second series lands in the UK
The UK's biggest wildlife road bridge is coming to Gloucestershire
The bridge has been designed to be a 'commuting corridor' for wildlife, as part of improving environmental outcomes along the UK's roads
Researchers implanted trackers into the UK's 'new' snake species and followed it through the countryside – here's what they found
A thriving population of accidentally released snakes has been tracked across north Wales, to find out how they're surviving colder temperatures.
Best outdoor saunas in the UK – including the most remote sauna found at 60 degrees north
The Nordic wellness trend is hotting up in the UK – so we've rounded up the best outdoor saunas to try out
“We nearly froze filming 'summer' scenes on this famous beach!” We explore where the period drama Miss Austen was filmed
Go behind-the-scenes of the BBC period drama, Miss Austen, which brings Jane Austen's own story to life – as well as its filming locations.
Human case of bird flu detected in UK – here's what we know so far
Despite rates of bird flu rising across the UK, the risk to humans remains low, say experts
10,000 trees toppled: dramatic photos reveal aftermath of hurricane-force gales
Hurricane-force winds toppled tens of thousands of trees across National Trust sites in the UK, creating irreparable damage
Is this the end of litter in the UK? New deposit return scheme legislation passes
Consumers will be charged a deposit when buying drinks in plastic and metal containers in a bid to reduce litter
'Multi-hazard' Storm Éowyn to hit Northern Ireland and Scotland in rare red weather warning
It's thought that Storm Éowyn will be the strongest storm in generations
What is Blue Monday, and when is it?
We take a look at the phenomenon that is Blue Monday – but what is it, and why does it make us feel so blue?
"Trees are our most powerful tool": National Trust to plant equivalent of 800 football pitches of woodland
An ambitious community woodland planting scheme by the National Trust has begun across England
Who is Monty Don? Everything you need to know about the TV presenter and horticulturalist
Everything you need to know about the TV presenter, horticulturalist and writer Monty Don
Wet, wild and wonderful – why an ancient rainforest is being brought to the world’s most prestigious flower show
Britain's rainforests used to cover its length and breadth, but are now under threat. A charity hopes to change this, through the power of gardening
