The large white is a common garden visitor - look out for its brilliant white wings, tipped with black.

Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…

Elder is an opportunistic shrub of woods, hedges, scrub, waste and cultivated ground. Its flowers and berries are edible, but it's best to gather wild food with an expert - try it at a…

These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.

Listen out for the 'chattering' song of the reed warbler, while wandering the UK's lowland wetlands in summer. A small, brown bird, they are quite hard to see.

The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.

Meadow crane's-bill has striking violet flowers that pepper hay meadows, verges and grasslands with colour in summer. It is also a popular choice for gardeners and attracts a wide variety of…

The colourful and delightful chaffinch is a regular garden visitor across the UK. Look out for it hopping about on the ground under birdtables and hedges.

This beautiful pink fungus appears in late summer and autumn.

A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.