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When Should You Cut Back Peonies?

When is the best time to cut back peonies? A practical gardener’s perspective on timing, root development, seasonal growth, and avoiding common pruning mistakes.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener19th Jun 202619th Jun 2026Posted inGarden Essays, Garden MaintenanceTags:autumn gardening, cutting back peonies, Garden Maintenance, herbaceous peonies, peonies, peony care, winter pruningLeave a comment on When Should You Cut Back Peonies?

Growing Chard

A reflective UK guide to growing chard successfully, exploring varieties, soil, spacing, harvesting rhythm and why this enduring leaf deserves its place in the garden.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener19th Jun 202610th Mar 2026Posted inGrowing VegetablesTags:chard spacing advice, colourful chard stems, grow chard, growing chard UK, hardy leafy greens, perpetual spinach growing, Swiss chard varieties, vegetable garden KentLeave a comment on Growing Chard

Woodland Folk on Screen

A reflective exploration of 10 films that capture the woodland folk theme through atmosphere, landscape, and unseen presence rather than traditional fantasy.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener18th Jun 202610th May 2026Posted inWoodland FolkloreTags:environmental storytelling films, films, folk horror landscape, garden atmosphere cinema, mystical forest films, nature folklore movies, quiet horror nature, woodland folk filmsLeave a comment on Woodland Folk on Screen

Working With Worms

A reflective exploration of liquids in worm farming, explaining leachate, worm tea, and why runoff is a signal rather than a reward.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener18th Jun 202622nd Jan 2026Posted inWorking With WormsTags:compost worms UK, Soil Life, vermiculture moisture, worm bin drainage, worm farm liquids, worm leachate, Worm Tea, WormsLeave a comment on Working With Worms

Woodland Folk in Literature

A reflective exploration of 10 books that capture woodland folk themes through landscape, perception, and quiet environmental presence.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener17th Jun 202610th May 2026Posted inWoodland FolkloreTags:books, environmental literature UK, folk tales landscape, garden atmosphere literature, mystical garden books, nature perception writing, nature writing UK, woodland folklore books1 Comment on Woodland Folk in Literature

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