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Snowdrops Again

A reflective, experience-led essay on snowdrops in UK gardens—covering growth, soil, light, naturalising, and what they quietly teach working gardeners.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener22nd Feb 202622nd Feb 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:early spring garden, Galanthus, naturalising bulbs, planting snowdrops, snowdrops, Snowdrops UK, winter flowers, woodland plantingLeave a comment on Snowdrops Again

Foxes and Their Place in the UK Landscape

A thoughtful, in-depth guide to foxes in the UK, exploring their behaviour, intelligence, urban lives, and role in Britain’s landscapes and ecosystems.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener22nd Feb 20261st Jan 2026Posted inThe Quiet Lives of Garden WildlifeTags:British wildlife, countryside mammals, fox behaviour, garden wildlife, red fox UK, UK foxes, urban foxLeave a comment on Foxes and Their Place in the UK Landscape

When Gardening Switches the World Off

An exploration of hyperfocus, gardening, and neurodivergent attention, explaining why deep focus occurs in nature and why interruptions can feel startling despite calmness.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener21st Feb 20268th Jan 2026Posted inThe Gardener BlokeTags:Autism, Focus, Gardening, hyperfocus, Mindfulness, Nature, Neurodivergent, The Gardener BlokeLeave a comment on When Gardening Switches the World Off

The Small Garden

An exploration of why small gardens benefit more from careful thinking than constant planting, and how restraint, planning, and clarity lead to calmer, easier-to-maintain spaces.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener21st Feb 20263rd Jan 2026Posted inThe Small GardenTags:compact gardens, courtyard garden, Earthen Passions, Garden Maintenance, garden planning, Gardening, low maintenance gardening, small garden design, small gardensLeave a comment on The Small Garden

Long-View Gardening

Long-view gardening focuses on designing and maintaining gardens that improve over time through thoughtful planning, soil care, and sustainable plant choices.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener20th Feb 20268th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:Earthen Passions, future-proof gardens, garden longevity, Gardening, low maintenance gardens, ong-view gardening, Soil-first gardening, sustainable gardens, thoughtful plantingLeave a comment on Long-View Gardening

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