A childhood memory of Malaysia’s monsoon rains, monny drains, tropical wildlife and the family photographs that bring those distant years back to life.
Monthly Archives: Oct 2026
The Other Side of the Flowerbed
Charlotte the Spider faces a property disaster when the gardener destroys her web. A humorous tale of garden life, rebuilding and unexpected change.
South American Insects
Explore South America’s extraordinary insects in this five-part series, from leafcutter ants and brilliant butterflies to beetles, crickets and masters of camouflage.
If the Soil Turned Against You
What if the soil beneath our gardens became increasingly difficult to use? A speculative look at compaction, water, organic matter and why healthy soil may be the most valuable part of any garden.
Within Living Memory
A childhood in 1960s and 1970s Australia revisited through memory, family photographs and climate evidence — from suburban bushland and kangaroos to the changing Australian climate.
