Gardening & All Things Wild

How growing marjoram and tanacetum along the path welcomed bees and brought a softness to even the stoniest corners

How growing marjoram and tanacetum along the pa...

Eleanor Ashford

Transforming a neglected garden path with marjoram and tanacetum creates a vibrant, pollinator-friendly haven, softening hard edges and reconnecting with traditional British gardening heritage.

How growing marjoram and tanacetum along the pa...

Eleanor Ashford

Transforming a neglected garden path with marjoram and tanacetum creates a vibrant, pollinator-friendly haven, softening hard edges and reconnecting with traditional British gardening heritage.

If you’ve ever whispered to a willow you already understand the quiet power of native trees in a sustainable garden

If you’ve ever whispered to a willow you alread...

Eleanor Ashford

Native trees enrich gardens with historical significance, support biodiversity, require minimal maintenance, and offer emotional solace, making them vital for sustainable, ecologically mindful gardening.

If you’ve ever whispered to a willow you alread...

Eleanor Ashford

Native trees enrich gardens with historical significance, support biodiversity, require minimal maintenance, and offer emotional solace, making them vital for sustainable, ecologically mindful gardening.

How choosing British-grown peat-free compost changed not just my soil but the way I think about roots and responsibility

How choosing British-grown peat-free compost ch...

Eleanor Ashford

The article explores the benefits of British-grown peat-free compost, highlighting its positive environmental impact, support for local industry, and its role in fostering sustainable, mindful gardening practices.

How choosing British-grown peat-free compost ch...

Eleanor Ashford

The article explores the benefits of British-grown peat-free compost, highlighting its positive environmental impact, support for local industry, and its role in fostering sustainable, mindful gardening practices.

How the quiet ritual of pruning blackcurrants in winter connects me to generations of hands that grew before mine

How the quiet ritual of pruning blackcurrants i...

Eleanor Ashford

Pruning blackcurrants in winter is a mindful ritual connecting generations, honouring nature’s cycles, and nurturing future abundance through patient, deliberate care and tradition.

How the quiet ritual of pruning blackcurrants i...

Eleanor Ashford

Pruning blackcurrants in winter is a mindful ritual connecting generations, honouring nature’s cycles, and nurturing future abundance through patient, deliberate care and tradition.

Rosa ‘Wild Rover’: The Deep Purple Rose That Turns Heads at Chelsea

Rosa ‘Wild Rover’: The Deep Purple Rose That Tu...

Eleanor Ashford

Rosa ‘Wild Rover’, showcased at Chelsea Flower Show, captivates with deep purple blooms, rich fragrance, robust resilience, and sustainable appeal, making it a favourite for gardeners and designers alike.

Rosa ‘Wild Rover’: The Deep Purple Rose That Tu...

Eleanor Ashford

Rosa ‘Wild Rover’, showcased at Chelsea Flower Show, captivates with deep purple blooms, rich fragrance, robust resilience, and sustainable appeal, making it a favourite for gardeners and designers alike.

Planting with memory how grandmother’s lupins blossomed again in my tiny urban patch

Planting with memory how grandmother’s lupins b...

Eleanor Ashford

The author revives childhood memories by growing grandmother’s lupins in a small urban garden, blending heritage, sustainability, and community connection amid city challenges.

Planting with memory how grandmother’s lupins b...

Eleanor Ashford

The author revives childhood memories by growing grandmother’s lupins in a small urban garden, blending heritage, sustainability, and community connection amid city challenges.