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Forest Gardening

Forest gardening explained: how layered, nature-inspired gardens produce food sustainably with less effort while improving soil health and biodiversity.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener20th Jan 20264th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:Earthen Passions, edible landscape, food forest, forest gardening, garden layers, Gardening, permaculture garden, sustainable gardening, wildlife-friendly gardenLeave a comment on Forest Gardening

Growing Gladioli Well

A reflective UK growing guide to gladioli, covering planting, flowering, cutting back, lifting, and overwintering without rushing.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener20th Jan 202619th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:Allotment Gardening, cutting back gladioli, Earthen Passions, gladioli, gladioli care, gladiolus winter care, growing gladioli, lifting gladioli corms, UK gardening4 Comments on Growing Gladioli Well

The Yellow-Necked Mouse

Discover the yellow-necked mouse, an agile woodland mammal that climbs trees, spreads seeds, and plays a vital role in mature, connected landscapes.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener20th Jan 20261st Jan 2026Posted inThe Quiet Lives of Garden WildlifeTags:Earthen Passions, forest wildlife, garden biodiversity, native mammals, nocturnal rodents, tree-dwelling animals, woodland mice, yellow-necked mouseLeave a comment on The Yellow-Necked Mouse

Small Certainties in Uncertain Times

A quiet reflection on uncertainty, pace, and the comfort found in tangible work, routine, and things that still respond to care.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener19th Jan 20263rd Jan 2026Posted inThe Gardener BlokeTags:Care, grounding, patience, routine, stability, uncertainty, work6 Comments on Small Certainties in Uncertain Times

Working With the Soil, Not Against It

No-dig gardening explained in plain terms, covering soil health, weed control, plant resilience, and how to start a no-dig garden at home.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener19th Jan 20264th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:compost beds, Earthen Passions, garden soil, Gardening, low effort gardening, Mulching, no-dig gardening, Soil Health, sustainable gardeningLeave a comment on Working With the Soil, Not Against It

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