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Daily Archives: 9th May 2026

British Insects

A thoughtful introduction to UK insects, exploring the small, often overlooked species that quietly sustain Britain’s landscapes, ecosystems, and seasons.

Posted byEarthly Comforts9th May 202615th Jan 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:British ants, ecosystem balance, garden ecology, native bees UK, pollinators UK, soil insects, UK insects, wasps BritainLeave a comment on British Insects

Guardians Beneath the Soil

A reflective exploration of the history of garden gnomes, their origins in folklore, and what they reveal about how we understand and relate to the land.

Posted byEarthly Comforts9th May 20263rd May 2026Posted inWoodland FolkloreTags:earth spirits gardening, garden design meaning, garden folklore UK, garden gnomes history, garden philosophy, gnomes, natural gardening perspective, whimsical gardensLeave a comment on Guardians Beneath the Soil

Nigella

Nigella (love-in-a-mist) is a short-lived annual with a layered lifecycle, offering fleeting beauty, architectural seedheads, and a lesson in patience for gardeners.

Posted byEarthly Comforts9th May 202625th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:annual flowers uk, cottage garden plants, garden seedheads, love-in-a-mist, nigella, nigella damascena, nigella plant, self seeding plantsLeave a comment on Nigella

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