Explore North America’s beetles and ground insects, from nocturnal predators and ladybirds to the hidden recyclers working through soil, dung and dead wood.
Author Archives: The Curious Gardener
When the Pacific Changes the Weather
El Niño begins thousands of miles from Britain, yet changes in the tropical Pacific can influence weather around the world. Discover the science behind El Niño and why it matters to gardeners.
When the Haunted House Followed Us Home
Why do haunted houses stay with us? From Amityville and Blair Witch to Hill House and Candyman, exploring how supernatural horror follows us home.
The Ground Beneath the Garden
Why bare soil is rarely the finished garden, and how ground-cover plants protect soil, suppress weeds and help borders become healthier and more resilient.
Extraordinary Gardening Adventures
Rory and John follow a strangely familiar path as fragments of the worlds they have crossed begin merging, leading them towards a garden that looks remarkably like home.
