Skip to content

The Gardener's Curious Journal

An Eclectic Journal of Curious Wonders

  • Welcome
  • Article Directory
  • Series Directory
  • Welcome
  • Article Directory
  • Series Directory

Category Archives: Earthen Passions

Zombie Plants

Zombie plants explained: discover parasitic, dormant, and manipulated plants that survive in a living-dead state and what they reveal about resilience and adaptation.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener4th Mar 20264th Mar 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:botanical oddities, Earthen Passions, extreme adaptation, Gardening, living dead plants, parasitic plants, plant dormancy, plant survival, zombie plantsLeave a comment on Zombie Plants

Troubleshooting Hydrangeas

Can hydrangeas get too much water? A reflective look at overwatering, soil structure, and how UK conditions affect hydrangea health.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener2nd Mar 202627th Feb 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:clay soil, Earthen Passions, garden drainage, Hydrangeas, overwatering, plant care, root health, UK gardeningLeave a comment on Troubleshooting Hydrangeas

Japanese Garden Principles

A clear, thoughtful guide to Japanese garden principles, exploring balance, simplicity, symbolism, and harmony with nature for calm, meaningful garden design.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener2nd Mar 20267th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:garden principles, garden simplicity, Gardening, Japanese gardens, mindful garden design, natural balance, tranquil spaces, zen landscapingLeave a comment on Japanese Garden Principles

The Wonderful Wren

A gentle spring portrait of the UK wren — its song, nesting habits, and why slightly untidy gardens matter more than we think.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener1st Mar 20261st Mar 2026Posted inA Wildlife Series for UK Gardens, Earthen PassionsTags:Birds in UK gardens, Earthen Passions, garden birds spring, spring garden wildlife, UK wildlife garden, wildlife friendly garden, Wren bird UK, wrens nesting habitsLeave a comment on The Wonderful Wren

Kent Climate Drift

Kent climate drift is subtly reshaping seasons, soil, plants, and everyday outdoor life—discover how gradual climate change is quietly transforming Kent’s landscape and how we can adapt.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener27th Feb 20267th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:climate drift, Earthen Passions, garden adaptation, Gardening, Kent climate, local climate impact, seasonal change, soil resilience, sustainable gardeningLeave a comment on Kent Climate Drift

Posts pagination

Newer posts 1 … 15 16 17 18 19 … 88 Older Posts

Nov 2026
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30  
« Oct    
The Gardener's Curious Journal, Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    The Gardener's Curious Journal
    Join 401 other subscribers.

    Have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.

  • The Gardener's Curious Journal
    View site in Reader
    Manage subscriptionsSign upLog in
    Report this content
    Collapse this bar