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Author Archives: The Curious Gardener
Plants Worth Looking at Twice
Discover the quiet appeal of Epimedium, a woodland perennial whose delicate spring flowers, attractive foliage and gradual establishment reward patient gardeners.
The Other Side of the Flowerbed
A peaceful garden descends into hilarious chaos when a gardener arrives. Meet six extraordinary creatures in Episode 1 of The Other Side of the Flowerbed.
If Compost Became More Valuable Than Fertiliser
What if compost became more valuable than fertiliser? A speculative look at how gardens might change if green waste became a resource, soil health became a priority, and gardeners started keeping what they once threw away.
When Ivy Takes Over
A practical look at managing heavily overgrown ivy on garden trees, from cutting established stems to planning careful winter removal.
