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If Day of the Triffids Happened… Slowly

What if Day of the Triffids happened slowly? A thoughtful, humorous exploration of how gradually changing growing seasons could leave gardeners quietly struggling to keep pace with nature.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener13th Aug 20262nd Aug 2026Posted inWhen the World StopsTags:Climate, Gardening, Gardens, hedges, Nature, Plant Growth, triffids, WeedsLeave a comment on If Day of the Triffids Happened… Slowly

If Water Became Difficult to Find

What if water became difficult to find? A thoughtful exploration of how gardeners might adapt to an uncertain future, where every drop matters and resilience quietly replaces abundance.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener4th Jul 202627th Jun 2026Posted inWhen the World StopsTags:Climate, drought, Gardening, Gardens, rainwater, resilience, water, Water Conservation2 Comments on If Water Became Difficult to Find

Gardens of Imagination

An exploration of whimsical and fairy-style gardens, examining why people create them, how they function in practice, and what they reveal about our relationship with outdoor spaces.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener10th May 20263rd May 2026Posted inWoodland FolkloreTags:ecological gardening, fairy garden design, garden atmosphere, garden imagination, garden storytelling, Gardens, naturalistic planting, whimsical gardens UKLeave a comment on Gardens of Imagination

The Most Neglected Square Metre …

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.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener7th May 202621st Jan 2026Posted inGarden EssaysTags:fence line gardening, garden habits, Garden Maintenance, Gardens, neglected garden spaces, overlooked garden areas, small garden spaces, soil compactionLeave a comment on The Most Neglected Square Metre …

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.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener1st May 202621st Jan 2026Posted inGarden EssaysTags:Earthen Passions, garden ecology, garden observation, Gardens, gardens at night, night gardening, Soil Health, sustainable gardening, Wildlife GardensLeave a comment on What Gardens Do at Night

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