Take this opportunity to reward farmers who are doing their best to keep Britain beautiful

The ban on flying because of the ash cloud from the Icelandic volcano means that our skies are strangely peaceful

How we managed to get Adam Henson and a pair of cute lambs on the cover in the nick of time

Listen to their songs and vote in our poll (see below or under the Polls menu). By Editor Fergus Collins

Editor Fergus Collins tries to see the positive side of being ill

Fergus is surprised and delighted when Bristol is blanketed in snow

How to decorate the house in harmony with nature (and on the cheap!)

What does a magazine editor do? New editor Fergus Collins gives the low-down on his first few days in the new job

New editor Fergus Collins gives insight into what’s happening in the wild world this week.