I am not the first gardener to have an intense passion for ferns – the Victorians were obsessed, and many fell prey to pteridomania
Nothing compares, in elegance and vital energy, to the ferns.
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Where, and how, to begin if you are one of lockdown’s many first-time gardeners
As I have been telling novice gardeners for years, gardening successfully is largely about assessing priorities.
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Watching the deer from my window, I realised there is a lesson to learn from the lockdown
I want to issue a warning: “drive slowly, because the deer, who were here before us, returned to their home while…
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I’ve started to gaze in awe at every leaf. I’m turning into Fotherington-Thomas, on acid
Right now, I am finding more comfort in the natural world than anywhere else.
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All the things I’m looking forward to doing when lockdown is over
Enjoying a long, aimless walk, without worrying that I am breaking the law.
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How should weeds be controlled in our green and sensitive age?
Weeds are the native vegetation exercising their birthright.
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Arizona’s Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is beautiful and unique – and being irrevocably degraded in the name of Trump’s wall
An apparent loathing for all that is grand or awe-inspiring in the environment has caused Trump to begin work right…
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Watching seeds grow is nothing short of a miracle. So how do you ensure they have the best chance of survival?
There’s much to consider: when to plant seeds, where to plant them, and how to move them.
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