September 15, 2026 · 5 min
Moving the Ferns Away From the Dusty Window
A metre back from the glass and a damp cloth every Sunday: how the ferns got through last season.
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Balcony Notes
One short letter every Tuesday: a plant idea from my balcony, what worked and what did not.
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Rainwater in Buckets and What Tap Water Does
Why my plants prefer the bucket by the door, and the white crust that tap water leaves on clay.
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Bark, sand and compost from the market, in the ratio that stops pots staying soggy in the rains.