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Monthly Archives: May 2026

Fatsia

Fatsia japonica explored through real gardening experience—an architectural, shade-loving shrub that thrives in British microclimates and urban gardens.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener18th May 202626th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:architectural foliage plant, evergreen shrubs UK, Fatsia japonica, Fatsia japonica care, garden microclimates, shade garden shrub, tropical looking plants, urban garden plantsLeave a comment on Fatsia

When Abundance Wobbles

A reflective essay on how home gardens change after abundance, and what reliability, soil, and patience begin to matter more.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener17th May 202619th Jan 2026Posted inPhilosophical ObservationsTags:abundance, food growing resilience, future garden, garden philosophy, gardening after abundance, resilient gardening UK, seasonal gardens, soil first gardeningLeave a comment on When Abundance Wobbles

Spiders in the Garden

A gentle look at spiders in UK gardens, exploring their quiet role in balance, insect control, and the unseen work that holds gardens together.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener17th May 202618th Dec 2025Posted inA Wildlife Series for UK Gardens, Earthen PassionsTags:beneficial spiders, Earthen Passions, garden ecosystem, garden spiders UK, spiders in gardens, spring garden wildlife, UK garden wildlife, wildlife friendly gardenLeave a comment on Spiders in the Garden

British Insects

A reflective exploration of UK butterflies and moths, focusing on migration, seasonal signals, and environmental change.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener16th May 202615th Jan 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:British moths, climate signals, countryside ecology, garden wildlife, insect indicators, native species, seasonal insects, UK butterflies3 Comments on British Insects

Weigela

A reflective, experience-led essay on Weigela—an unfashionable but reliable shrub that bridges generations and quietly earns its place in real gardens.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener16th May 202626th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:deciduous flowering shrub, garden longevity, generational gardens, old fashioned shrubs, reliable garden plants, UK garden shrubs, weigela, weigela shrub3 Comments on Weigela

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