Every garden has something to teach. Rory reflects on how plants, clients, weather and experience continue to shape the gardener throughout a lifetime of learning.
What If the Walls Went Back Up?
As the floodwaters retreat and Sandwich reconnects with the outside world, what did sixty days of isolation teach us about food, water, resilience and survival?
The Living Garden Study
A reflective essay on the ecological value of a wildlife garden estate, exploring pollinators, birds, ponds, seasonal rhythm and real-world garden practice in the UK.
If One Plant Couldn’t Be Stopped
What if an ordinary creeping plant appeared in British gardens and simply couldn’t be eradicated? A speculative tale of persistence, adaptation and the moment gardeners realise nature cannot always be controlled.
African Insects
A reflective look at African mantids, stick insects and predators, exploring camouflage, patience, chemical defence and ecological efficiency.
The Gardener's Curious Journal 