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Daily Archives: 19th May 2026

Firethorn

An observational essay on firethorn (Pyracantha), exploring its thorns, berries, wildlife value, and place in real British gardens through experience and reflection.

Posted byEarthly Comforts19th May 202627th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:Earthen Passions, firethorn, garden berries, pyracantha, pyracantha shrub, thorny shrubs, wall shrubs, wildlife hedging, winter garden plants1 Comment on Firethorn

On Empty Wildlife Gardens

Why do some wildlife-friendly gardens stay empty? A reflective essay on time, structure, expectation, and what absence really tells us.

Posted byEarthly Comforts19th May 202626th Jan 2026Posted inGarden EssaysTags:Earthen Passions, empty gardens, garden observation, garden wildlife absence, slow gardening, UK garden ecology, wildlife friendly garden, Wildlife friendly gardens, wildlife gardening mythsLeave a comment on On Empty Wildlife Gardens

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