What connects a fir tree, a brown bear and one of the world's rarest plants, Epipogium aphyllum - the Ghost orchid.

Summer has been hot and dry, as usual. The hills are yellow and you'd be forgiven for thinking plants must have burnt off. Not so.

July is upon us and the birdsong is falling away somewhat. But it's a great time for plants. Here are this month's plants to look ou

Our Mediterranean climate is in full swing. What plants could you expect to see if you visited us in June?

Spring is in full flow and it's a great time for species all round. The emergence of more flowers means more butterflies too. Here are s