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Daily Archives: 11th May 2026

The Quiet Return of Hedgehogs

A reflective essay on the quiet return of hedgehogs, exploring why some gardens see them again while others never do, and what absence really means.

Posted byEarthly Comforts11th May 202621st Jan 2026Posted inGarden EssaysTags:Hedgehogs, Wildlife friendly gardens, hedgehogs in gardens, garden wildlife, urban wildlife, garden connectivity, British hedgehogs, hedgehog habitatLeave a comment on The Quiet Return of Hedgehogs

The Watchers in the Borders

A reflective look at why garden gnomes can feel subtly unsettling, exploring perception, atmosphere, and the role of objects within garden spaces.

Posted byEarthly Comforts11th May 20263rd May 2026Posted inWoodland FolkloreTags:garden atmosphere UK, garden design feeling, garden gnomes psychology, garden objects meaning, garden observation, gnomes, uncanny garden objects, whimsical garden critiqueLeave a comment on The Watchers in the Borders

Erysimum

A reflective, experience-led look at perennial wallflowers (Erysimum), exploring their long flowering, resilience, and quiet reliability in real British gardens.

Posted byEarthly Comforts11th May 202625th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:british garden flowers, Earthen Passions, erysimum, erysimum perennial, long flowering plants, perennial wallflowers, reliable perennials, scruffy garden plants, wallflower care1 Comment on Erysimum

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