Behind the Privet Hedge
Michael GilsonGardens, landscape, history, culture, bit of journalism
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 76 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 13 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
michaelgilson10.substack.comLatest Issues
A fed-up heron, dust whirlwinds and the desolation of a new country park
More than four years on…
Can a heron look, well, fed up? This one did.
The long-legged young wader was up to its ankles (?) in a fetid, fast evaporating pool.
Behind the Privet Hedge is a reader-supported publication. To receive new post...
Walled into her cell, an anchoress looks to the sky to give life to a garden and for her own salvation
A small painting in the church of the anchoress of St Anne’s
What would she have grown in this small high-walled garden with no way out?
The space would have been no more than a few square feet in size; one step and she was across to the...
How beautiful art and new suburban dreams sowed the seeds of a garden Golden Age
Webbs bulb catalogue 1888
She is clearly a woman of taste, comfortably ensconced in late-Victorian middle-class life.
In the morning after being served breakfast by, I’m guessing, the solitary maid, she will take herself off to the drawin...
Amid the scrub and dereliction of a lost land lies an unmarked grave to an ideal of a better Britain
The Finsbury sports pavilion now a haven for graffiti artists.
You enter the site through a gap in the fence.
Plenty of others have come this way before.
Behind the Privet Hedge is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and...
As the heat rises and the planet burns a timely lesson on the saving grace of the shade of trees
A firefighter tackles a wildfire in the Gironde, France
I’m 500 yards from the top of the hill. It seems both within touching distance and impossibly far away.
My shirt is dripping with sweat and my head is pounding but I push on.
Behind...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Behind the Privet Hedge.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 78 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Still curious about the world and a professional troublemaker (journalist)
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Behind the Privet Hedge?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Behind the Privet Hedge on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Behind the Privet Hedge have?
To see how many people subscribe to Behind the Privet Hedge, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Behind the Privet Hedge?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Behind the Privet Hedge as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Behind the Privet Hedge?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Behind the Privet Hedge using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Behind the Privet Hedge?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Behind the Privet Hedge. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Behind the Privet Hedge?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.