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The Enigma of Slugs and Snails. Today I act as defence counsel for the most hated garden creatures. Though it
March 4, 2026
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Gardens are for life, not just lockdown.
Gardens are for life, not just lockdown.
Welcome to my gardening blog, where I share my joy of
gardening and learn from you what brings you joy when you garden.
Hi, I’m Mark – the Joyful Gardener!
I am no garden expert but I love gardening. I work three different plots with different soil types, altitude and aspects. My aim is not to garden well, but to be well through gardening. I want to explore where the joy from growing things comes from rather than tell people how to grow kumquats in Leeds.
The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.
Welcome to Our SiteI enjoy looking at gardens on Instagram where everyone takes a better picture than me.
But the opportunity to discuss many aspects of gardening is limited.
So I have created this site as a blog/discussion forum. I will post, but I also wish you to contribute so I will invite anyone to put an article on here.
The Enigma of Slugs and Snails. Today I act as defence counsel for the most hated garden creatures. Though it
Some readers already think, “What a daft question,” but please hear me out. Nobody seems to ask this, just
What is a Garden? Part 2. Welcome back. In contrast, many humans live in flats with no outdoor space
I wrote this to a friend last summer. With the weather we have had since Christmas, doesn’t it show how
Gardening is my lifelong hobby. Dirt first slipped under my fingernails when mum and dad trusted me not to lick