Returning to England after years abroad reveals a quieter but deeply resilient insect world, reshaping how small-scale life, patience, and observation define British gardens.
Category Archives: Observations From Behind the Spade
When Everything Is Alive
Living in Malaysia reveals a world where insects, soil, rain, and movement never stop, shaping a gardener’s understanding of what truly alive landscapes feel like.
Cockroaches & Other Unloved Marvels
Living in Malaysia reshapes attitudes toward cockroaches and other overlooked insects, revealing their essential roles in decay, resilience, and ecological balance.
Praying Mantis Philosophy
Observing praying mantis behaviour in Malaysia reveals lessons in patience, timing, and restraint that continue to shape a gardener’s approach to nature.
Butterflies Without Borders
Living in Malaysia reveals the full scale of insect life — giant butterflies, deadly mosquitoes, malaria, and the hard lessons learned where beauty and danger exist side by side.
Earthly Comforts 