Discover how shade-loving ground-cover plants transform difficult garden spaces, protect soil and create beautiful, layered planting beneath trees and shrubs.
Author Archives: The Curious Gardener
The Edge of Discovery
Explore the Loch Ness Monster in Case File 05, from famous sightings and photographs to sonar, hoaxes, plesiosaurs, giant eels and modern environmental DNA.
When the Pacific Changes the Weather
El Niño and La Niña are two sides of the vast ENSO system. Discover how the Pacific Ocean and atmosphere interact to influence weather patterns around the world.
Plants Worth Looking at Twice
Discover the quiet appeal of Epimedium, a woodland perennial whose delicate spring flowers, attractive foliage and gradual establishment reward patient gardeners.
The Other Side of the Flowerbed
A peaceful garden descends into hilarious chaos when a gardener arrives. Meet six extraordinary creatures in Episode 1 of The Other Side of the Flowerbed.
