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Flopage, Fire and Foolish Decisions

Lost secateurs and other garden emergencies, mostly involving the Rapid Support Deployment Service.

Jun 13 • TheGardeningKind

What in the Kokushobi is going on?

Cruelly hot, brutally hot, severely hot… take your pick. The Japanese have summed up the past week perfectly. It’s a Kokushobi May!

May 30 • TheGardeningKind

Sun-kissed, slightly parched, full of flowery floof and just a little flopage

May 23 • TheGardeningKind

That winter spring thing

A cold snap bites but the gardening season has begun. There's beauty abound and plenty to do. I have lots of ideas for you, to tempt you outside, brave…

Mar 28 • TheGardeningKind

A Sore Bum and a Garden Revelation

Bent backs, muddy hands, and the first proper spring tidy-up. Among the blossom, ladybirds, and aching muscles, I finally realise what my troublesome…

Mar 14 • TheGardeningKind

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Hello garden. I have missed you.

Feb 15 • TheGardeningKind

Cornerstones of my kitchen garden No.1

Nov 7, 2024 • TheGardeningKind

Clipping No.10 The Pollinator’s Garden

Jul 16, 2025 • TheGardeningKind

Hello darkness, my old friend.

Nov 6, 2025 • TheGardeningKind

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