Volunteer plants appear naturally in gardens and can signal soil health, support wildlife, or become a nuisance. Learn how to identify, manage, and work with them.
Category Archives: Earthen Passions
Pathways & Soil Compaction in Gardening
How garden pathways influence soil compaction, plant health, drainage, and long-term soil structure, with practical guidance for prevention and repair.
Yellowing Leaf Diagnosis
A practical guide to diagnosing yellowing leaves, covering watering, nutrients, soil health, light levels, and seasonal plant behaviour.
Questioning Garden Norms
Questioning garden norms reveals how outdated rules shape our gardens and how letting go leads to healthier, more resilient, lower-stress spaces.
Using Failure as Data in Gardening
Learn how gardening failures can become valuable data, helping you understand soil, timing, and conditions to build a healthier, more resilient garden.