The deep dives and the musings. Essays are what the Garden Collective writers do best. Perfect for morning coffee or an evening glass of something, a satisfying read.
Essays
The solar, lunar and human calendars all combine to create the perfect pause for winter pruning this month, but can you embrace the lull? Join me for the latest in my lunar gardening series.
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In this article, I delve into the many wild herbs growing naturally around my home, exploring their characteristics, histories and application, from the well known Nettle to the magical Hawthorne, the true hidden treasures of our countryside.
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Can social media be a force for good? When I first started nervously talking to my phone in the garden, I stumbled into something extraordinary in the online gardening world. Here's what I learned about growing real connections in unexpected places.
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Pushing the boundaries with cold hardiness can be hit and miss, but the rewards are enormous, and you’ll have great fun along the way!
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Finding the roots of forcing hyacinths for a delicious spectacle and scent.
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My promised introduction to dipping a toe into the wonderful world of garden history. But which ology should we choose - and is it greedy to want them all?
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Over the years I've amassed around 6,000 books, but it is a good thing I don't think of them as investments...
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Does your garden-ruined face provoke shock and alarm? Never mind, just learn to love your wrinkles as you read this handy guide to rose-pruning, oak worship, shelter belt planting and other winter jobs.
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In search of the elusive dream.
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Gardens are battlegrounds of tradition and change, where regenerative principles challenge the tidy ideals of the past. This is a story of messy beauty, quiet rebellions, and finding the courage to embrace untamed wonder - even under a critical gaze
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Awe, a powerful emotion, enhances mood and fosters connection. Autumn, with its vibrant colours and natural cycles, evokes this awe and provides physical, mental, and emotional benefits, grounding us in nature's rhythms and well-being practices.
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Meet the legendary nurserywoman who, in a life devoted to choice perennials and woodland plants, has produced some of the most beautiful hellebores now in cultivation