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How Many Insects Do You Walk Past Every Day?

How many insects do we walk past without ever noticing? A gardener’s look at the extraordinary hidden insect life occupying ordinary gardens and everyday spaces.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener7th Sep 20262nd Sep 2026Posted inScientific ArticlesTags:Biodiversity, British insects, garden insects, garden wildlife, insect decline, insect diversity, insect habitats, noticing natureLeave a comment on How Many Insects Do You Walk Past Every Day?

British Insects

A balanced examination of the UK’s most overlooked insects, highlighting their ecological importance beyond human discomfort.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener24th May 202615th Jan 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:decomposition species, Earthen Passions, ecosystem services, food webs, garden insects, hoverflies Britain, mosquitoes UK, native bugs, UK fliesLeave a comment on British Insects

Rewilding Gardens

A practical, grounded look at rewilding gardens by letting insects lead the way, focusing on observation, balance, and working with nature rather than against it.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener8th Apr 202611th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:Earthen Passions, eco gardening, garden insects, insect led gardens, low intervention gardening, natural balance, Pollinators, rewilding gardens, Wildlife GardeningLeave a comment on Rewilding Gardens

Earwigs Uncovered

Earwigs have a bad reputation, but the truth is more balanced. Discover the myths, realities, and the quiet role earwigs play in a healthy garden.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener31st Mar 202611th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:Earthen Passions, earwigs, garden ecology, garden insects, garden myths, Gardening, natural balance, organic gardening, Pest Control, Soil Health2 Comments on Earwigs Uncovered

Insect Decline and the Garden Response

Insect decline is accelerating, but gardens can help. Learn how wildlife-friendly gardening choices support insects, biodiversity, and healthier ecosystems at home.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener18th Feb 20266th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:Biodiversity, eco gardens, garden insects, Gardening, insect decline, Pollinators, sustainable gardening, Wildlife GardeningLeave a comment on Insect Decline and the Garden Response

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