Dan Masoliver, a London-based journalist, children’s book author, and gardener, writes The Earthworm, a gardening newsletter that reveals the people behind the plants.
Ha! I just subscribed yesterday and looking forward to reading more. I’m somewhat new to gardening despite living on a farm, and my approach is a little unorthodox. But, honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way… Glad The Earthworm is out there :-)
It seems like a wonderful newsletter! And my approach is pretty underwhelming... It's not strictly a method so much as a philosophy. I might sum it up as "Garden Darwinism" ;-)
What a great reminder of how important is to not lose touch with nature. I think the fact that so many of us has is much of the reason for the state of the planet today.
Someone recommended this on the Shoutout thread yesterday! I love the scope of this Substack and am eager to see all he has to say on gardening. I’m a new pandemic gardener who started in spring 2020 and over time, some plants have come and gone but I’ve learned a lot. More than just the how to are lessons outside the plants themselves, what they show me about life and dealing with challenges. Subscribed for sure.
I am glad someone is covering this topic in detail. I couldn't agree more with him. In my experience, the 'why' is more important than the 'how' because the 'why' is the greater hurdle. My most recent newsletter is on this very topic of 'why' garden: https://markanthonyhoffman.substack.com/p/why-i-like-to-garden?sd=pf
First, my apology for this question - it's a downer - yet I'm curious...
Here in the U.S. there has been a long-standing practice of spreading sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants on agricultural fields. Good PR work has managed to change the term sewage sludge to the more acceptable biosolids. However, after many years of application, testing of the soil and groundwater has revealed contamination from toxic chemicals including the family known as PFAS. Does this problem exist across the pond?
Ha! I just subscribed yesterday and looking forward to reading more. I’m somewhat new to gardening despite living on a farm, and my approach is a little unorthodox. But, honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way… Glad The Earthworm is out there :-)
That’s so kind of you. And thank you for subscribing. I’m curious about this “unorthodox” approach…!
It seems like a wonderful newsletter! And my approach is pretty underwhelming... It's not strictly a method so much as a philosophy. I might sum it up as "Garden Darwinism" ;-)
What a great reminder of how important is to not lose touch with nature. I think the fact that so many of us has is much of the reason for the state of the planet today.
Someone recommended this on the Shoutout thread yesterday! I love the scope of this Substack and am eager to see all he has to say on gardening. I’m a new pandemic gardener who started in spring 2020 and over time, some plants have come and gone but I’ve learned a lot. More than just the how to are lessons outside the plants themselves, what they show me about life and dealing with challenges. Subscribed for sure.
That’s really heartening - and true. Gardening teaches us so much about the world, about life, and about ourselves. Thank you for subscribing!
My pleasure! Happy to discover gardening Substacks. Not sure why I never tried before.
So thrilled to see this — Dan is the best!
Blushing! Thank you Sarah
Thanks for recommending this feed! Their recommendations led me down a half hour rabbit hole of finding new ones to follow.
cant wait to get into the different perspectives thank you for the heads up go well irene
Lost me at "climate change"
I am glad someone is covering this topic in detail. I couldn't agree more with him. In my experience, the 'why' is more important than the 'how' because the 'why' is the greater hurdle. My most recent newsletter is on this very topic of 'why' garden: https://markanthonyhoffman.substack.com/p/why-i-like-to-garden?sd=pf
Thanks for the link Mark - a very thorough, informative and enjoyable read. A great intro for anyone thinking of getting into gardening.
I miss London.
Earthworms?
Two words…….COFFE GROUNDS
Do tell! I have so much and do nothing with them.
Sprinkle coffee grounds around your plants and the earth worms will come.
Garden is fun pretty flowers
Gardening is such a great activity for retirees. Not only is it physical but it is emotional. Thanks for your posts!
Nice
First, my apology for this question - it's a downer - yet I'm curious...
Here in the U.S. there has been a long-standing practice of spreading sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants on agricultural fields. Good PR work has managed to change the term sewage sludge to the more acceptable biosolids. However, after many years of application, testing of the soil and groundwater has revealed contamination from toxic chemicals including the family known as PFAS. Does this problem exist across the pond?
COFFEE