Gardening & All Things Wild

What the spiralling leaves of verbascum taught me about light soil texture and planting with patience

What the spiralling leaves of verbascum taught ...

Eleanor Ashford

The article reflects on verbascum’s spiralling leaves, highlighting lessons in patience, soil care, and mindful observation, emphasising the importance of light soil and slow, attentive gardening.

What the spiralling leaves of verbascum taught ...

Eleanor Ashford

The article reflects on verbascum’s spiralling leaves, highlighting lessons in patience, soil care, and mindful observation, emphasising the importance of light soil and slow, attentive gardening.

How a single wild pear tree drew in bees birds and a surprising sense of belonging

How a single wild pear tree drew in bees birds ...

Eleanor Ashford

A wild pear tree in the garden fosters biodiversity, attracting bees and birds, creating community, offering therapeutic calm, and embodying the enduring value of native plants.

How a single wild pear tree drew in bees birds ...

Eleanor Ashford

A wild pear tree in the garden fosters biodiversity, attracting bees and birds, creating community, offering therapeutic calm, and embodying the enduring value of native plants.

Why sowing phacelia in spring brought life to a quiet corner and taught me about green manure with grace

Why sowing phacelia in spring brought life to a...

Eleanor Ashford

Phacelia transformed a neglected garden corner into a vibrant, pollinator-friendly space while enriching the soil as green manure, teaching patience, sustainability, and nature’s quiet resilience.

Why sowing phacelia in spring brought life to a...

Eleanor Ashford

Phacelia transformed a neglected garden corner into a vibrant, pollinator-friendly space while enriching the soil as green manure, teaching patience, sustainability, and nature’s quiet resilience.

Why I now save seed from my foxgloves and how this tiny ritual changed the way I see time in the garden

Why I now save seed from my foxgloves and how t...

Eleanor Ashford

The article reflects on the biannual ritual of saving foxglove seeds, highlighting gardening as a mindful practice that teaches patience, connects generations, and celebrates nature’s cycles.

Why I now save seed from my foxgloves and how t...

Eleanor Ashford

The article reflects on the biannual ritual of saving foxglove seeds, highlighting gardening as a mindful practice that teaches patience, connects generations, and celebrates nature’s cycles.

What choosing native hedgerow trees for my boundary taught me about building ecosystems not fences

What choosing native hedgerow trees for my boun...

Eleanor Ashford

Choosing native hedgerow trees over fences transformed a garden boundary into a vibrant, living ecosystem, fostering wildlife, seasonal beauty, and a deeper connection with nature and sustainability.

What choosing native hedgerow trees for my boun...

Eleanor Ashford

Choosing native hedgerow trees over fences transformed a garden boundary into a vibrant, living ecosystem, fostering wildlife, seasonal beauty, and a deeper connection with nature and sustainability.

How willow hurdles brought structure to my beds and invited wildlife without a single nail or plastic tie

How willow hurdles brought structure to my beds...

Eleanor Ashford

Willow hurdles blend traditional craftsmanship with sustainable gardening, providing natural support for plants, enhancing garden aesthetics, and creating habitats for wildlife without plastic use.

How willow hurdles brought structure to my beds...

Eleanor Ashford

Willow hurdles blend traditional craftsmanship with sustainable gardening, providing natural support for plants, enhancing garden aesthetics, and creating habitats for wildlife without plastic use.