From the Roman period to the modern day, Dr Twigs Way journeys through the individual histories of bizarre garden pets and their often bizarre owners. From armadillos kept by merchants in London to Queen Charlotte's filthy-tempered zebra. These are quirky tales of animals in the garden.
Twigs Way has also written Virgins, Weeders & Queens. She is a garden historian and lecturer, and her media work includes Channel 4's Lost Gardens Look East Series (BBC East), guest presenting for Radio 4 and various newspaper commissions including Cambridgeshire Evening News and The Independent on Sunday.