A scientist by training and inclination I started as a zoology graduate, then carried out research in human genetics for my PhD. A senior research fellow at St Mary's Hospital Medical School I had a career in clinical genetics before moving into conservation. I have run my own company, Bewdley Orchids, that grew British native orchids or reintroduction into conservation projects.

I have written over a dozen books, text books, popular science and professional level books. These have all been science based on many varied subjects such as genetics, astronomy, orchid cultivation and meadow cultivation.