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Lychnis

Lychnis (campion) is a bright, short-lived garden plant that self-seeds lightly and brings colour as an interruption rather than a backdrop.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener10th May 202625th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:campion flower, garden colour, Lychnis, rose campion, self seeding plants, short lived perennials, UK cottage gardensLeave a comment on Lychnis

Gardens of Imagination

An exploration of whimsical and fairy-style gardens, examining why people create them, how they function in practice, and what they reveal about our relationship with outdoor spaces.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener10th May 20263rd May 2026Posted inWoodland FolkloreTags:ecological gardening, fairy garden design, garden atmosphere, garden imagination, garden storytelling, Gardens, naturalistic planting, whimsical gardens UKLeave a comment on Gardens of Imagination

Robin Redbreast

A gentle look at robins in UK gardens, exploring their behaviour, folklore, nesting habits, and why they so often follow gardeners.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener10th May 202618th Dec 2025Posted inA Wildlife Series for UK Gardens, Earthen PassionsTags:Earthen Passions, robin bird UK, robin folklore UK, robin garden behaviour, robin nesting UK, robins in gardens, UK garden birds, winter garden birdsLeave a comment on Robin Redbreast

British Insects

A thoughtful introduction to UK insects, exploring the small, often overlooked species that quietly sustain Britain’s landscapes, ecosystems, and seasons.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener9th May 202615th Jan 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:British ants, ecosystem balance, garden ecology, native bees UK, pollinators UK, soil insects, UK insects, wasps BritainLeave a comment on British Insects

Guardians Beneath the Soil

A reflective exploration of the history of garden gnomes, their origins in folklore, and what they reveal about how we understand and relate to the land.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener9th May 20263rd May 2026Posted inWoodland FolkloreTags:earth spirits gardening, garden design meaning, garden folklore UK, garden gnomes history, garden philosophy, gnomes, natural gardening perspective, whimsical gardensLeave a comment on Guardians Beneath the Soil

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