Is the traditional gardening calendar becoming less reliable? A working gardener reflects on changing seasons, wetter winters, hotter summers and why observation increasingly matters more than the date.
Tag Archives: garden observation
Plants Worth Looking at Twice
A thoughtful look at Scabiosa, the airy, long-flowering pincushion flower that brings movement to borders while quietly providing valuable food for pollinators.
Plants Worth Looking at Twice
A reflective look at Alchemilla mollis, the quietly dependable perennial whose dew-covered leaves remind us that gardens reward observation as much as admiration.
The Hidden Craft of Gardening
A reflective look at how professional gardeners see gardens differently, revealing the quiet observations and hidden relationships that shape every well-cared-for landscape.
Within Living Memory
Every garden is unique. A gardener reflects on observation, changing weather, microclimates and why learning to see is the most important skill in caring for the natural world.
