Extreme summer heat spells trouble for autumn plants
Summer’s prolonged droughts and extreme temperatures have made plants more vulnerable to common problems, with the Royal Horticultural Society anticipating an increase in certain fungi and insects in the coming months.
A beginner’s guide to wild mushrooms
It’s that time of year when wild mushrooms can be found in abundance. But if you don’t know much about mushrooms, identifying them can be tricky – especially when more than 1,500 species have been recorded in Jersey.
Benefits of buying local: Saving money on your food shop
With the cost of living crisis driving up food prices, here are some steps to help cut the weekly grocery bill, while also supporting small businesses and boosting the local economy.
Three ways to celebrate the start of the apple season
Baked in pies, mulled into cider or stirred for hours to create Jersey’s famous black butter – however you like to savour them, apples are a sure sign that autumn is on its way.
Four easy tips to make your garden insect-friendly
From bees to beetles to butterflies, insects help keep our gardens healthy. But with pollinators in decline, it’s more important than ever to optimise our green spaces to support wildlife.