A reflective essay on the most overlooked part of the average garden, exploring how small, neglected spaces reveal habits, limits, and quieter forms of care.
Category Archives: Garden Essays
What Gardens Do at Night
A reflective essay on what really happens in gardens after dark — soil, wildlife, moisture, and the quiet work that shapes healthy gardens.
Under the Surface
A reflective account of discovering drowned worms in water tubs, exploring soil health, unintended consequences, and what careful gardening really asks of us.
The Plant That Refuses to Behave
An experienced gardener reflects on living with Old Man’s Beard clematis on a garden wall, exploring pruning, restraint, and the balance between wildness and care.
