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.
If Insects Stopped Asking Permission
What if insects stopped respecting the boundaries of our gardens? A speculative look at what might happen if insect pressure increased — and why gardeners might have to learn to share rather than fight.
