Why did the 1970s seem so haunted? A personal journey through ghosts, Enfield, Amityville, UFOs and a childhood when mystery had room to survive.
Author Archives: The Curious Gardener
North American Insects
Explore North America’s butterflies and moths, from monarch migrations and wandering painted ladies to luna and sphinx moths shaped by timing, plants and distance.
The Quiet Lives of Britain’s Birds
The returning Swallow is one of Britain’s great signs of summer, connecting our gardens and countryside with insects, migration and landscapes thousands of miles away.
Plants Worth Looking at Twice
A thoughtful look at Scabiosa, the airy, long-flowering pincushion flower that brings movement to borders while quietly providing valuable food for pollinators.
Extraordinary Gardening Adventures
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.
