Apple of My Eye
Over 2,500 apple varieties grow in the UK, yet most supermarkets stock about six. Here’s why the old ones are worth saving.
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Wood You Dare? Six Halloween Horrors Hiding in the Trees
Skip the haunted house this half-term. The spookiest sights are in your local wood, and the scariest of them are quietly keeping it alive.
The Greenest Nappy is One that Never Existed
What a young mother in Nicaragua taught Michelle D. Swaney about potty training, and why the greenest nappy is the one you never use. A taste of our autumn issue.
Meet the Natural Beauty Awards winners - Earthy Nail Polish
Inspired by terracotta cliffs, ancient forests and clay soils, Jackie Khanguras set out to make a healthier nail polish with no compromise on colour
Never Too Late? Your Questions About Having a Baby After 40
More women are starting or growing their families in their 40s. A fertility expert answers five of the most common questions, from natural conception to IVF and donor eggs.
Leaf It Be: Five Ways to Put Fallen Leaves to Good Use
Before you bag up the leaves, take a tip from the woodland floor. Five ways to turn autumn's leaf fall into wildlife habitat, leaf mould and family fun.
And Breathe: 7 Ways to Stay Calm During a Meltdown
Seven neuroscience-backed tips to help you stay calm when your child is in full meltdown, from softening your tongue to humming a favourite tune.
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