What if the garden centre closed permanently? A gently apocalyptic look at how gardeners might rediscover propagation, composting, repair, sharing and old-fashioned self-relianc
Author Archives: The Curious Gardener
How Many Insects Do You Walk Past Every Day?
How many insects do we walk past without ever noticing? A gardener’s look at the extraordinary hidden insect life occupying ordinary gardens and everyday spaces.
The Difficult Business of Keeping Clients Happy
Explore the challenges small businesses face in keeping clients happy while managing rising costs, price increases, concessions, loyalty and long-term sustainability.
North American Insects
A reflective exploration of North American ants, bees and wasps, and the hidden networks that move soil, pollinate plants and regulate insect populations.
Within Living Memory
Has the natural world become quieter? A gardener reflects on sixty years of birds, insects, wildlife and changing gardens, asking what memory and evidence reveal about Britain’s vanishing natural chorus.