Gardening & All Things Wild

What the swaying plumes of molinia taught me about movement restraint and planting with the wind not against it

What the swaying plumes of molinia taught me ab...

Eleanor Ashford

The article reflects on gardening with nature, highlighting molinia grasses' graceful resilience and the wisdom of embracing wind, restraint, and sustainability for a serene, eco-friendly garden.

What the swaying plumes of molinia taught me ab...

Eleanor Ashford

The article reflects on gardening with nature, highlighting molinia grasses' graceful resilience and the wisdom of embracing wind, restraint, and sustainability for a serene, eco-friendly garden.

How an old walled garden taught me that heritage vegetables are more than just flavours they are stories

How an old walled garden taught me that heritag...

Eleanor Ashford

Walled gardens harbour heritage vegetables, preserving rare varieties rich in history, flavour, and sustainability. These plants connect us to past traditions and inspire future cultivation.

How an old walled garden taught me that heritag...

Eleanor Ashford

Walled gardens harbour heritage vegetables, preserving rare varieties rich in history, flavour, and sustainability. These plants connect us to past traditions and inspire future cultivation.

Why Rosa ‘Sally Holmes’ Is the Show-Stopping Climbing Rose Your Garden Needs

Why Rosa ‘Sally Holmes’ Is the Show-Stopping Cl...

Eleanor Ashford

Rosa ‘Sally Holmes’ is a resilient, low-maintenance climbing rose with creamy white blooms, disease resistance, and year-round charm, ideal for sustainable, mindful UK gardens.

Why Rosa ‘Sally Holmes’ Is the Show-Stopping Cl...

Eleanor Ashford

Rosa ‘Sally Holmes’ is a resilient, low-maintenance climbing rose with creamy white blooms, disease resistance, and year-round charm, ideal for sustainable, mindful UK gardens.

Why Zostera marina Could Be the Secret to a Healthier Coastline

Why Zostera marina Could Be the Secret to a Hea...

Eleanor Ashford

Zostera marina, or eelgrass, forms vital underwater meadows that support marine biodiversity, protect coastlines from erosion, improve water quality, and aid climate resilience.

Why Zostera marina Could Be the Secret to a Hea...

Eleanor Ashford

Zostera marina, or eelgrass, forms vital underwater meadows that support marine biodiversity, protect coastlines from erosion, improve water quality, and aid climate resilience.

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.