Flowers

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Alan Titchmarsh attends the Chelsea Flower Show 2018 on May 21, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

People & Wildlife

Alan Titchmarsh discusses why he loves bee orchids

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Identify Wildlife

The best botanical illustration books

Wild orchids harvest to make sale © A. Hinsley

World's most illegally traded species being side-lined

Both the lake and the meadow contain a variety of fauna and flora. © Robbie Blackhall-Miles

Meadow transformation in Snowdonia by local people

Meadows at High Fields, purchased by the National Trust © Michael Scott & Caters

Wildlife-rich Peak District farmland purchased by the National Trust

Seaton Meadows, a Plantlife reserve in Rutland. © Ernie Janes/Plantlife

Wildflower favourites are in danger due to devastation of grasslands and meadows

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) © Andia / UIG / Getty

Why do flowers point up or down?

Sunrise over bluebells in Warwickshire © Ben Waters/Getty

Top places to see bluebells

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What is an ancient woodland indicator?

Thrift, or Sea Pink, Armeria maritima, flowering on on cliffs at Thurlestone, Devon, Great Britain.

How does thrift survive life on salty cliffs?

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Why are scientists excited about this roadside bloom?

Dominique West (centre), Dr Paul Hills (left), Dr Gary Stafford (right) and Martin Smit (back) are working to conserve the paintbrush lily © Stefan Els

How these scientists are saving a tiny lily from extinction

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Stronghold of world’s seeds narrowly escapes floodwater

Mistletoe branch close up. © Studio Doros/Getty

Discover fascinating facts about mistletoe