Rory and John step into a garden in Britain’s distant future, where changed plants, climate and an old local mystery reveal what happened after they disappeared.
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The Quiet Lives of Britain’s Birds
The Eurasian Skylark turns an ordinary British field into a stage in the sky, but its extraordinary song also tells a deeper story about farmland, habitat and how quietly landscapes can change.
The Hidden Craft of Gardening
A thoughtful reflection on why a garden tidy-up is rarely just about cutting back plants, but about restoring comfort, balance and a connection with the place we call home.
Plants Worth Looking at Twice
A closer look at the Japanese anemone, a beautiful late-flowering perennial with an unexpected history and a determined habit of spreading.
The World’s 50 Most Remarkable Tarantulas
A journey through 50 of the world’s most remarkable tarantulas, exploring their extraordinary diversity, behaviour, habitats, adaptations and natural history.
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