The Meaning of Shadows on Water
What we see when we look at water is rarely water. It may be a reflection of the sky, if we’re looking across it, or…
Tag: the hidden seasons
This Morning on ITV
It was a fun morning on Friday, with the ‘This Morning‘ team in the ITV woods. It’s always an interesting challenge because I’m given about…
Winter Signs in the Sunday Times
There was another 6 page feature in the Sunday Times (paywall) over the weekend, featuring winter clues and signs from The Hidden Seasons.
The Daily Mail Reviews The Hidden Seasons
The Daily Mail has reviewed The Hidden Seasons. Full Review.
The Smithsonian Magazine Feature
As part of the The Hidden Season’s launch in North America, some rare articles have appeared recently on the other side of the pond. The excellent writer,…
New Star Compasses in The New York Times
The New York Times has run a story about two star compass methods that I have published for the first time in The Hidden Seasons. I can’t share the…
The Hidden Seasons Launches!
What a few weeks it has been, ushering The Hidden Seasons into the world. Thank you so much to everyone for the support during my…
The Hidden Seasons has Arrived!
After many beautiful covers, I think this might be my favourite so far! Thanks to all involved and the team at Hodder Press for a…
The Hidden Seasons – First Review In
The first review of The Hidden Seasons is in! From Kirkus Reviews: “An inviting journey with a generous guide.” “How nature keeps time. British mountain…
The Hidden Seasons – Audiobook Recorded
Last week I recorded the audiobook of The Hidden Seasons. It takes a surprising amount of kit (and hard work from a team of great…
The Hidden Seasons
A Calendar of Nature’s Clues and Signs ‘When we know what to look for and what it means, seasonal moments that were once hidden shine…
The Secret Codes in Botanical Gardens
There is always a hidden language, everywhere and in everything. The Cambridge University Botanic Garden was founded in 1845 and the first plant in the…
The ‘Leaves on the Line’ Problem
For many years, British commuters have found themselves caught between bemused laughter and rage when told their train isn’t running because of ‘leaves on the…
Why Are Some Leaves Hairy?
Hairs protect a leaf from drying, cold and animals. They are common in spring. On many plants there are tiny hairs that trap a thin…
Heiligenschein or Halo Effect
When a bright light source is directly behind us, we see a brighter ring around the shadow of our head. This is the Heiligenschein, or…