Learn how to grow squash in containers successfully with the right varieties, large pots, rich compost, steady watering, and proper care for healthy plants and reliable harvests in small gardens.
Monthly Archives: Jul 2026
Things I Didn’t Notice at First
An observational essay on the spaces we keep tidy for others — exploring appearance, privacy, care, and the quiet tension between presentation and real use.
Growing Courgettes
A practical guide to growing courgettes in containers in the UK, covering compost, watering, feeding, container size and harvesting for reliable summer crops in small gardens and patios.
If Tools Became Harder to Replace
There is an old spade leaning against the wall in our workshop that probably should have retired years ago. The handle has been replaced once, the blade has been sharpened so many times that it bears only a passing resemblance to the tool that originally left the factory, and if you look closely, there isContinueContinue reading “If Tools Became Harder to Replace”
Working With Worms
A reflective exploration of temperature in worm farming, examining how heat and cold shape worm behaviour, system stability, and seasonal rhythm.
The Gardener's Curious Journal 