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Secret World Wildlife RescueIt's all hands on deck helping the new early summer arrivals at Secret World Wildlife Rescue in Somerset. Words and photos by David Chapman. READ MORE »  OTHER ARTICLES
Bird Watching Along the River ParrettJoin David Chapman as he moves from riverside to farmland through a remarkable Somerset songbird experience along the River Parrett. READ MORE » 
Flycatchers: Masters of the AirDiscover where you can watch majestic flycatchers in action around Somerset with expert advice and information from David Chapman. READ MORE » 
Leaping to Life – Somerset’s Frogs and ToadsAmongst the first of our wildlife to become active each year, frogs and toads are fascinating to watch (though you may need a torch) says David Chapman READ MORE » 
Ducking and Diving: Somerset’s Charming DucksFor the novice naturalist, ducks offer an engaging and accessible way of taking those first steps into learning about our native wildlife. And as David Chapman explains, Somerset has some real beauties to be seen at this time of year. READ MORE » 
Mushrooming Possibilities Do you get your mushrooms mixed up with your toadstools? This November, ‘Somerset Life’ goes foraging in the woods and finds out some fungi facts. It is estimated that there are more than 1.5 million different species of fungi in the world, and only a very small proportion of these have been named. Not all of our fungi have mushroom-shaped growths and for those that do the mushroom is only the tip of the iceberg, with by far the greatest part of their structure being underground. READ MORE » 
| Attracting Wildlife to Your GardenGet your garden a-buzzing with wildlife courtesy of some expert advice from Alyson Chorley at the Somerset Wildlife Trust. READ MORE » 
Unfurling the Past at Forde Abbey Gardens Forde Abbey Gardens in Somerset offer a feast of spring joys for the visitor, but there's plenty for the historians too, as Hannah Galvin explains.
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Ducking and Diving: Somerset’s Charming DucksFor the novice naturalist, ducks offer an engaging and accessible way of taking those first steps into learning about our native wildlife. And as David Chapman explains, Somerset has some real beauties to be seen at this time of year. READ MORE »
Deck the Halls – Decorate your house with plants this ChristmasA house becomes a home when furnished with plants, and Christmas time is a wonderful excuse to indulge in that finishing floral touch. Clare Cooke gives us some great ideas for Christmas gifts and displays. READ MORE » 
Shepton’s Secret GardenMost successful gardens boast at least one eye-catching focal point, whether it is a well-positioned sculpture, water feature, temple or folly. I can only think of one that can claim to have a spectacular viaduct cutting right through it, and a Grade I Listed viaduct at that and this particular garden is Kilver Court, in the heart of Shepton Mallet. Originally designed for the pleasure of factory workers, Kilver Court Gardens will now be open to everyone, thanks to Mulberry founder Roger Saul. READ MORE » 
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Somerset Walks
Whether you choose a woodland trail, a stroll through Lorna Doone country, a walk centred around impressive geological features or on spectacular viewpoints, our wonderful selection of Somerset walks, which feature monthly in the magazine, will bring you chance encounters with Exmoor ponies, feral goats, rabbits, kestrels, buzzards, red deer and butterflies.
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Garden Visits
Inspirational visits to gardens across the county feature in Somerset Life every month and here we give you a taste of just six of them, most of which are open to the public and guaranteed to enlighten and enthral.
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Celebrity Interviews
Characters from the county talk to us every month about their lives and loves, and this selection captures the flavour and variety of six of these celebrity interviews. You can catch up with the latest interview in the current issue of Somerset Life.
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10 good reasons to visit...
In this popular series which features every month in Somerset Life, we take a deeper look at what there is to see and do in villages and towns across the county.
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