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Passiflora caerulea

A reflective, experience-led exploration of Passiflora caerulea — its growth, hardiness, misunderstood edible fruit, and place in modern UK gardens.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener2nd Jun 202627th Feb 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:blue passionflower UK, hardy climber Britain, ornamental edible vine, Passiflora caerulea, passionflower edible fruit, passionflower pruning advice, UK garden climber4 Comments on Passiflora caerulea

Winter Wildlife Watch

A reflective look at winter wildlife in UK gardens, exploring who stays active, who hibernates, and why quiet, sheltered spaces matter.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener31st May 202618th Dec 2025Posted inA Wildlife Series for UK Gardens, Earthen PassionsTags:Earthen Passions, hibernating animals UK, UK garden wildlife, wildlife friendly garden, wildlife in winter, winter birds UK, winter garden wildlife, winter wildlife gardenLeave a comment on Winter Wildlife Watch

Creating a Dog-Friendly Garden

A reflective, experience-led essay on creating a dog-friendly garden, written from the perspective of a working UK gardener.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener30th May 20263rd Feb 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:dog-friendly garden, dog-friendly planting, Earthen Passions, garden design for dogs, garden soil for dogs, gardening with dogs, lawn with dogs, pets and gardens, UK dog gardenLeave a comment on Creating a Dog-Friendly Garden

Nettles

A reflective, experience-led essay on nettles: their role in soil, wildlife, food, fertiliser, and what they quietly teach gardeners about control, fertility, and attention.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener26th May 202630th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:garden weeds, nettle fertiliser, nettle tea uk, Nettles, nettles garden, organic gardening UK, Soil Fertility, wild plants gardeningLeave a comment on Nettles

Slow Worms in the Garden

A gentle look at slow worms in UK gardens, exploring their hidden lives, spring activity, and why undisturbed ground matters.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener24th May 202618th Dec 2025Posted inA Wildlife Series for UK Gardens, Earthen PassionsTags:reptiles in gardens, slow worm habitat, slow worms garden, slow worms UK, spring garden wildlife, UK garden wildlife, wildlife friendly gardenLeave a comment on Slow Worms in the Garden

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