The first signs of spring have finally arrived and stirring grass snakes can be found – amongst other places - in the Idle Valley’s neighbouring wildlife garden of Muddy Fork.

As we approach the end of September, Ellie Phelps offers her thoughts about growing her own produce during harvest time.

Ellie Phelps shares an unusual technique for gardening that produces favourable results while helping wildlife and the environment!

Guest blogger Ellie Phelps shares her lockdown experiences on her allotment watching the tadpoles develop into frogs to help with her mental health and wellbeing.