I’ve always written about our gardens being seen as mini-wildlife reserves, eco systems we protect and…
Wild flowers
Umbilicus rupestris, navelwort
At the end of June 2016 Chris and I were in Chilham, Kent for the beautiful…
Pulsatilla vulgaris
Finally, after many years, today I came up close and personal with one of my favourite…
An introduction to wild orchids the alien wonder beings
People tell you that magic isn’t real, that Utopia is impossible. They’re talking bollocks. I know…
There you are
For hours now I search for you Across chalky downs of grass Jewels a plenty everywhere…
From the streets: A walk in the winter sunshine
The interplay of nature and humanity is endlessly fascinating to observe. Nowhere is it more obvious…
Photo gallery: Malibu’s unexpectedly exquisite wild flowers
I had planned to write a more detailed article about Malibu’s national parks and wildlife. However,…
Solstice in the city – Clapham Common
I can be my own worst enemy sometimes, in fact, a lot of the time. I…
4 Fundamentals of attracting wildlife in urban gardens
The other day I was in the garden watering our fern wall during one of those still and…
Taming the weedy wildflower
Weedy humans are weak. Weedy plants are tough as nails. Wild flowers we like. Weeds we…
Wild orchid hunting
My friend Pete Langley took me to a secret location on the South Downs one sunny…