Around 35 years ago, I walked into Barnsdale Gardens as a trained but young gardener who probably thought he knew more than he really did! Anyway, that day changed everything for me. My new boss was G

How dead plants and animals decay, and how living organisms rely on this natural process to survive

Adrian Thomas pieces together the garden ecosystem

When we garden alongside nature, in collaboration with it, and also with other people, we share the tasks and the benefits to our wellbeing. Giving back feels good. But with the pull and push of moder

Plants that return each year create a framework for borders

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