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gardening June 18, 2022
A reflection on the lilies of Galilee, the orchid of the building site and the karmic power of poo bags.
gardening March 12, 2022
A toxic plant, allowed to thrive due to wilful ignorance, becomes an invading force that threatens to take root beyond the borders of one small urban garden.
gardening December 18, 2021
With summer in full flight and Christmas just around the corner, the gardener’s guilt is also reaching its zenith.
gardening September 25, 2021
It’s time to start raising tomatoes – and take a punt on warmer weather to plant them out in November.
gardening July 10, 2021
Potted rules for indoor gardening
When it comes to nurturing house plants, the rules can be tricky and uncertain. But that’s what makes the successes so appealing.
gardening April 10, 2021
After a disappointing summer growing season, some pumpkins that randomly self-seeded from the compost in the front yard become the only harvest success.
gardening December 19, 2020
As the heat of summer starts to bite, the focus of every keen gardener turns to irrigation.
gardening October 17, 2020
While the coronavirus pandemic has altered the world as we know it, nature carries on regardless, and with spring comes fresh hope.
gardening June 20, 2020
Even in the depths of winter, or the most troubled of times, there will be a few usual suspects in the garden that can worm their way into your heart.
gardening March 28, 2020
In a season of drastic upheaval, the author reflects on the connections and comfort of her garden and looks towards the coming spring.
gardening December 7, 2019
While reviving her garden after its recent woes, the author is reminded of a handy way to deal with summer weeds – using a trick she learnt from her mother.
