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Category Archives: Earthen Passions

Growing Gladioli Well

A reflective UK growing guide to gladioli, covering planting, flowering, cutting back, lifting, and overwintering without rushing.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener20th Jan 202619th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:Allotment Gardening, cutting back gladioli, Earthen Passions, gladioli, gladioli care, gladiolus winter care, growing gladioli, lifting gladioli corms, UK gardening4 Comments on Growing Gladioli Well

Working With the Soil, Not Against It

No-dig gardening explained in plain terms, covering soil health, weed control, plant resilience, and how to start a no-dig garden at home.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener19th Jan 20264th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:compost beds, Earthen Passions, garden soil, Gardening, low effort gardening, Mulching, no-dig gardening, Soil Health, sustainable gardeningLeave a comment on Working With the Soil, Not Against It

Dahlia

Dahlias deliver bold late-summer colour and abundant blooms, making them ideal for cutting gardens and long-lasting seasonal interest.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener14th Jan 202631st Dec 2025Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:cut flowers, cutting garden plants, dahlia flowers, dahlia varieties, Earthen Passions, garden colour, late summer blooms, summer perennials1 Comment on Dahlia

January Garden Tasks …

January garden tasks that reduce spring workload, improve soil health, support structure, and prepare gardens calmly and effectively before growth begins.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener13th Jan 202613th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:garden maintenance winter, January garden tasks, prepare garden for spring, pruning in January, soil health winter, spring garden preparation, sustainable gardening, winter garden careLeave a comment on January Garden Tasks …

Zantedeschia

Zantedeschia (calla lilies) are elegant, architectural flowers ideal for borders and pots. Learn how to grow and care for them successfully.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener13th Jan 202614th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:architectural flowers, border plants, calla lily, cut flowers, Earthen Passions, elegant blooms, garden pots, zantedeschia5 Comments on Zantedeschia

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