Pulmonaria explored as an early-season garden plant, linking colour-shifting flowers, spotted leaves, and the quiet urgency of feeding pollinators in late winter.
Category Archives: Earthen Passions
When to Cut Back Salvias
When to cut back salvias for spring in the UK, explained through real gardening experience, timing, and plant behaviour.
Moving a Phormium
A reflective guide to moving mature phormiums, exploring timing, division, and the realities of transplanting established garden plants.
Verbascum
An observational essay on verbascum — a temporary, architectural plant that brings scale, patience, and prehistoric calm to real gardens.
The Secret Life of Frogs and Toads
A spring look at frogs and toads in UK gardens, exploring ponds, damp corners, compost heaps, and why moisture matters.
Earthly Comforts 