An in-depth guide to vole species in the UK, exploring their habitats, behaviour, ecological importance, and role in healthy landscapes and gardens.
Tag Archives: garden ecology
Under the Bed — The First Insect Zoo
A childhood insect zoo hidden under the bed becomes a reflection on curiosity, responsibility, decay, and the early lessons that shape a gardener’s respect for living systems.
Under the Surface
A reflective account of discovering drowned worms in water tubs, exploring soil health, unintended consequences, and what careful gardening really asks of us.
Woodpigeon
A thoughtful, in-depth look at the woodpigeon in the UK—its behaviour, diet, breeding, and role in gardens and the wider British landscape.
Henrietta the Huntsman
A deeply personal memory of Henrietta the huntsman spider reflects on companionship, childhood trust in nature, and the lasting impact of sharing space with misunderstood wildlife.
Earthly Comforts 