Ep 5. The Gooseberry Bush

Rosemary & Thyme season 3 episode 5, titled "The Gooseberry Bush," follows the adventures of the two gardening detectives Laura Thyme and Rosemary Boxer as they tackle another challenge from their client, Elizabeth Channing. Elizabeth is worried that her husband, James, has something to do with the strange behavior of her daughter, Miranda. Miranda seems to be behaving oddly, and Elizabeth is convinced that James is somehow involved.

As Rosemary and Laura set out to solve the mystery, they discover a beautiful old house, which they learn belongs to James's ex-wife, Vanessa. The house is located next to a huge and overgrown gooseberry bush which has been left unattended for many years. James's family has reportedly owned the house for generations and Vanessa has bought it from him after she inherited a lot of money. As they spend time trying to solve the mystery, Rosemary and Laura come to know that the gooseberry bush has been causing some problems for Vanessa, as it blocks out all the light in her garden.

As they start investigating the family and the house, the detectives start hearing rumors that the gooseberry bush has been causing problems for generations of Jamess's family as well. The bush has been said to be cursed, and whoever tries to touch the bush will surely suffer bad luck. Even more suspiciously, all the generations of the Channings family members who have attempted to remove the bush over the years have met with accidents or been injured, and Elizabeth now fears that her husband has suffered the same fate.

As the detectives begin to unravel the mystery, they find that no one can quite explain why the bush is cursed or how it has caused all the strange happenings in the Channing family. They also uncover some deep family secrets that will shock viewers and leave them wondering how everything will turn out for the family, Rosemary, and Laura.

Overall, Rosemary & Thyme season 3 episode 5, "The Gooseberry Bush," is a thrilling adventure that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats as Rosemary and Laura navigate the complex web of family secrets and curses to solve the mysterious case.