A reflective look at Plot 17 and how UK allotment growing is adapting to wetter winters, shifting seasons, soil-first methods, and quieter, more resilient ways of working the land.
Tag Archives: Earthen Passions
Zinnia
Discover why zinnias are a gardener’s favourite – easy to grow, bright in colour, loved by pollinators, and perfect for cutting gardens
Vegetative Propagation
Learn how vegetative propagation creates new plants from cuttings, divisions, runners, and layering. A practical, sustainable guide for growing herbs, shrubs, and perennials without seeds.
When the Employer Earns Less Than the Employee
An honest look at small business reality: when a gardening business owner earns less per hour than their employee, and why that moment matters.
Conservation Today
Shark conservation has come a long way, but many species still struggle. A personal look at progress, ongoing threats, and why my lifelong fascination with sharks endures.