A reflective essay on tools in worm farming, exploring additives, tests, gadgets, and why understanding systems matters more than optimisation.
Author Archives: The Curious Gardener
The Garden Butler Essays
Not every gardener is right for every client, and not every client is right for every gardener. Rory reflects on trust, service and why the best gardening relationships are built on shared expectations rather than simply shared tasks.
European Insects
A reflective exploration of Europe’s beetles and ground insects, examining soil health, decomposition, nutrient cycling and the hidden workforce that keeps landscapes functioning.
The Long Way Into the Dark
A reflective essay on leaving horror behind, exploring completion, attention, and how a lifelong relationship with dark writing came to a quiet close.
Things I Didn’t Notice at First
An observational essay on what changes when you stop rushing — exploring transitions, attention, and why the spaces between tasks matter as much as the tasks themselves.
A Gardener's Curiosity 