Notes from the Garden | Fantasy British wildlife snail mail club
Letters from the garden, notes from the Wild Beyond, and a story that keeps wandering off when you’re not looking.
Every month, Notes from The Garden & Beyond is posted from my studio in Kent, England - a place where the boundary between the vegetable patch and the improbable is, frankly, unreliable at best.
It's made for anyone who enjoys muddy boots, morning cuppa's in the garden, and has the sense that something secret stirs beneath the leaves.
You'll get a mixture of the following:
Seasonal notes from the garden (what’s growing, what’s refusing to grow, and what’s growing despite strict instructions not to)
Sightings from the Wild Beyond (the bit of land just past the compost heap where things appear that definitely weren’t in last year’s seed catalogue)
A draft chapter from the unfolding story (because the characters insist on doing things and someone has to write it down)
An illustrated artefact or piece of evidence (maps, sketches, oddities, and items that may or may not have been found under a suspiciously warm rock)
An art print (for your wall, your journal, or to hide under a floorboard for future archaeologists)
A recipe or seasonal tip (because even in worlds full of strange creatures, people still need to eat)
Part garden journal, part field report, part story‑in‑progress, all delivered with the calm, slightly exasperated tone of someone who has accepted that reality is not entirely under their control.
10% of profits from Notes from the Garden and Beyond are donated to The Wildlife Trusts, a small thank‑you to the real creatures who inspire the imaginary ones.
Mail goes out on the first Monday of each month. Slots remain open until the 25th of each month at 23:59 (UK time); any subscriptions after that will begin the following month. If you’ve missed a dispatch, past months’ prints and chapters can be found safely archived in my shop, awaiting adoption.
Reviews
There is a genuine thrill in receiving this "Snail Mail" from Laura Brotherwood. Every detail feels like a hidden gem, and the craftsmanship is exceptional. It’s a clever, tactile journey that brings a sense of wonder back to the mailbox. I was so impressed by the luxury feel and the creative depth that I’ve already sent one to a friend as a gift. This is a beautiful find for anyone who appreciates the finer details.