The gardens aren’t the stressful part. A working gardener reveals the real pressures behind running a modern gardening business, from wages and pricing to employees, contracts and rising costs.
Author Archives: The Curious Gardener
The Quiet Lives of Britain’s Birds
Discover why the Barn Owl is far more than Britain’s most recognisable nocturnal bird, and what its silent evening flights reveal about our gardens, countryside and the habitats we often overlook.
A Sharp Habit
Why clean, sharp and well-maintained garden tools matter for healthier plants, easier gardening and longer-lasting equipment.
If Grass Refused to Grow
What if lawns stopped growing? A reflective and gently humorous exploration of Britain’s favourite garden feature, and what its silence might reveal about the way we think about gardens.
Echoes Through the Garden – The Second Verse
Two original poems written years apart, exploring memory, the changing seasons and how time transforms longing into gratitude through the timeless return of swans each spring.
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