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Traditional outdoor skills, country crafts and delicious seasonal recipes
Dear protein lovers: here’s why you need to try this epic new pancake topping
How to make a garden pond: A step-by-step guide to creating a wildlife haven
A garden pond is one of the best ways you can help Britain’s wildlife. So why not create your own? It’s surprisingly easy, says Jules Howard
These tasty protein pancakes contain 45g protein and 26 vitamins per serving. Here’s how to make them
Wild garlic guide: where to find, how to use and recipe ideas
Spring is the perfect time to go foraging for this versatile and pungent plant, which can be whipped up into a delicious soup or pesto. BBC Countryfile Magazine's expert guide explains where to find it, how to forage it responsibly and how to cook it.
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How to become a marine biologist: tips to land your dream job and spend a lifetime in the ocean
Ever dreamed of working by the coast, as well as helping to protect our oceans? Find out how to become a marine biologist
Boxing Day recipes: how to use up your Christmas leftovers
Reduce your food waste over the festive period with our selection of easy but tasty recipes to use up your Christmas leftovers
How to use your old Christmas tree in the garden
Once the festive season is over, you may be wondering what to do with your Christmas tree. Here are five great ways to reuse your old tree in the garden
Stargazing guide: UK's dark sky sites, best places to stargaze, plus how to get started
The UK has a growing number of great places to go stargazing – our expert guide on the best locations to stargaze in Britain, advice to help you see more in the dark, and basic stargazing equipment to help you get started
December foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas
Eager foragers should head to the coast in winter – December is one of the best times to find a fabulous feast, including shellfish and tasty greens
Crafts
How to paint flowers
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to capture the transient beauty
of wildflowers? Watercolour artist Cath Hodsman gives
a step-by-step tutorial on how to paint flowers
How to sketch landscapes with charcoal
Sketching with charcoal can be a delightful way to appreciate your favourite country views. Artist Abigail Edgar shares her passion for drawing outdoors and offers some advice on how to get the best results...
How to make potpourri
Fallen pine cones, bark and dry leaves form the perfect base for a colourful and fragrant potpourri. Here's how to make it yourself at home.
Food and Recipes
Are you eating 30 plants a week? Supercharge your nutrition levels with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's simple tips
As science proves the many health-boosting benefits of eating at least 30 different plants each week, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall shares his tips to help you meet the magic target.
The perfect sloe gin recipe
Try making this delicious sloe gin recipe in the autumn months and enjoy a warming sup when the weather cools. It also makes the ideal gift for any gin lover.
Blackberry guide: where to find, how to cook and recipe ideas
In late summer and early autumn you'll find blackberries in abundance across the countryside. Here's everything you need to know about these little fruits, including when and where to pick blackberries, how to cook them, storing ideas and the best blackberry recipes.
Foraging
The best mushroom identification books of 2025
Forage for fungi confidently with our pick of the best mushroom identification books.
The best foraging gifts for 2025: 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.
When does autumn start? Here's everything you need to know about the golden season
Autumn is a vibrant season of colour, woodland stomps and hot chocolates. But when does autumn start? And what are the first signs to look for?
Foraging in Britain
Monthly foraging guide
Our beginner's guide to foraging in Britain explains what you can gather in hedgerows, woodlands, along the coast and in the countryside. Learn how to forage responsibly and safely, what's in season each month and where to find it, plus recipe ideasElderberry guide: where to find, health benefits and recipe ideas
Late summer and early autumn are the perfect seasons for heading into the British countryside in search of elderberries. Learn how to identify, where to find, the health benefits and how to cook elderberries with our expert guide.
Garlic mustard: where to find this delicious plant, what it tastes like and how to use it
All you need to know about the tasty plant garlic mustard
Nettle guide: where to find it, how to pick safely and recipe ideas
Your beginner's guide to foraging for nutritious nettles, with tips on how to pick to avoid the sting, plus some delicious recipes you'll want to try today.
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Green Living
Best sustainable dishwasher tablets: 8 eco-conscious options for 2025
Keep your dishes and your conscience clean with our pick of the best eco-friendly dishwasher tablets
Best sustainable compost to buy in 2025: 10 peat free options
From mushroom compost to wool, give your plants a healthy peat-free start with our pick of the best sustainable compost for your garden.
How to save water in your garden
As our summers become warmer and drier, it may be necessary for gardeners to change their habits. Our guide includes information on rainwater harvesting, when to water your garden and ways to make your garden more drought-resistant.
Outdoor Skills
How to protect your home from flooding and flood damage
When a storm strikes, staying safe and protecting your home are a priority. Safeguard yourself and your property from flooding with our list of helpful tips.
8 weird and wonderful winter woodland mysteries: find these odd natural phenomena on your next walk
Take time to look closely at the details of the woodland, and you'll be rewarded, even in the depths of winter
How to prune an apple tree in winter
A few simple snips and cuts in the winter months means strong, healthy fruit later in the year for your apple trees.
Wildlife gardening
Jobs for the garden this winter
Winter is a great time for gardeners to take stock, tidy up, protect plants and plan ahead. Find out exactly when and how to complete your winter garden jobs with our month-by-month winter gardening guide
Best bird nesting boxes for your garden in 2025
Help support the local wildlife by providing safe nest boxes for the birds in your garden.
How to trim hedges
Want to know how to manage and trim a hedge? Here's some advice from Ben Newton, Wilder Landscapes Advisor for Norfolk Wildlife Trust