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Fatsia

Fatsia japonica explored through real gardening experience—an architectural, shade-loving shrub that thrives in British microclimates and urban gardens.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener18th May 202626th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:architectural foliage plant, evergreen shrubs UK, Fatsia japonica, Fatsia japonica care, garden microclimates, shade garden shrub, tropical looking plants, urban garden plantsLeave a comment on Fatsia

Spiders in the Garden

A gentle look at spiders in UK gardens, exploring their quiet role in balance, insect control, and the unseen work that holds gardens together.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener17th May 202618th Dec 2025Posted inA Wildlife Series for UK Gardens, Earthen PassionsTags:beneficial spiders, Earthen Passions, garden ecosystem, garden spiders UK, spiders in gardens, spring garden wildlife, UK garden wildlife, wildlife friendly gardenLeave a comment on Spiders in the Garden

Weigela

A reflective, experience-led essay on Weigela—an unfashionable but reliable shrub that bridges generations and quietly earns its place in real gardens.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener16th May 202626th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:deciduous flowering shrub, garden longevity, generational gardens, old fashioned shrubs, reliable garden plants, UK garden shrubs, weigela, weigela shrub3 Comments on Weigela

Chiffchaff

A reflective, experience-led essay on the common chiffchaff—its song, migration, and quiet role in UK gardens and landscapes.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener15th May 202626th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:chiffchaff, chiffchaff song, common chiffchaff, Earthen Passions, garden birds UK, leaf warbler, spring birds, UK summer migrants, woodland birdsLeave a comment on Chiffchaff

Fuchsia

A reflective look at hardy fuchsias in British gardens—movement, wildlife value, and why their supposed fragility is often misunderstood.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener15th May 202626th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:Earthen Passions, fuchsia magellanica, fuchsia wildlife, garden movement, hardy fuchsia, resilient shrubs, Shade Tolerant Plants, UK garden shrubsLeave a comment on Fuchsia

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