Keep Your UK Herbs Thriving Through Winter

Prepare your UK herb garden for winter with this practical guide. Learn which herbs to cut back, which to protect, and how to keep potted and perennial herbs healthy through the colder months.

Xylophagous Insects

Learn about xylophagous insects—wood-eating beetles and borers that affect gardens. Discover signs, prevention, and how to protect plants and structures.

Why Every Season Holds Unique Value

The author appreciates all seasons for their unique qualities and challenges, favoring those that feel balanced, particularly enjoying winter’s cooler temperatures and spring’s renewal.

Winter Tips for Battery-Powered Garden Tools

Cold weather can drain lithium-ion batteries fast. Learn why battery-powered garden tools struggle in winter and how to store, protect, and maintain them during cold snaps.

My Fascination With Sharks

A personal introduction to how my lifelong fascination with sharks began in Australia, shaping my love of nature, the environment, and the gardener I am today.