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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.

Posted byEarthly Comforts1st Feb 20261st Feb 2026Posted inGarden EssaysTags:clematis vitalba, garden reflection, garden wall climbers, gardening essay, old man’s beard, wall planting, wild clematis, winter pruningLeave a comment on The Plant That Refuses to Behave

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