Rising Garden Journalhttps://risinggardenjournal.co.uk/A closer look at what makes a garden rise.enWhat a Seed Uses Before Its First Leafhttps://risinggardenjournal.co.uk/what-a-seed-uses-before-its-first-leaf/https://risinggardenjournal.co.uk/what-a-seed-uses-before-its-first-leaf/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Plant GrowthWhat a seed uses before its first leaf depends on stored food, moisture and warmth; learn what to watch during germination and when to intervene.Mulch or Bare Soil for Growing Plantshttps://risinggardenjournal.co.uk/mulch-or-bare-soil-for-growing-plants/https://risinggardenjournal.co.uk/mulch-or-bare-soil-for-growing-plants/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0000Soil and WaterMulch or bare soil affects sowing, seedling care and soil conditions. Choose a surface that suits each crop’s growth stage and makes routine tending easier.Garden Paths That Give Planting Room to Growhttps://risinggardenjournal.co.uk/garden-paths-that-give-planting-room-to-grow/https://risinggardenjournal.co.uk/garden-paths-that-give-planting-room-to-grow/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000Garden DesignGarden paths shape how planting grows and is seen. Learn to spot cramped borders, test a route with a hose and choose changes that leave plants room.The Pruning Calendar Mythhttps://risinggardenjournal.co.uk/the-pruning-calendar-myth/https://risinggardenjournal.co.uk/the-pruning-calendar-myth/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0000Seasonal WorkThe pruning calendar myth gives way to a clearer choice: time each cut around flowering, fruiting, plant structure and the growth you want next.How Garden Paintings Reveal Ideas About Cultivated Naturehttps://risinggardenjournal.co.uk/how-garden-paintings-reveal-ideas-about-cultivated-nature/https://risinggardenjournal.co.uk/how-garden-paintings-reveal-ideas-about-cultivated-nature/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Garden HistorySee how garden paintings frame cultivated nature, and use their paths, boundaries and planting patterns to read design choices with greater care.