The article reflects on the author's experience working from a charming outhouse, humorously dubbed 'The Hut.' The author describes the daily commute through a garden and encounters the thriving Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii, which has grown unexpectedly large and vibrant. Despite its invasive reputation as a 'horticultural thug,' this flowering plant adapts well to less-than-ideal conditions. The juxtaposition of enjoying a home office amidst nature and managing the unruly growth of euphorbia adds depth to the narrative and highlights the joys and challenges of small-space gardening.
I get to have a potter in the garden as part of the commute... the less-direct gravel path... my euphorbia is absolutely rocketing away.
If I was trying to contain them, I failed: they now rise resplendently to chest height, frequently threatening to engulf the toddler whole.
E. wulfenii prefer well-drained soil and full sun, but mine are in a pretty damp, cramped container... it evidently hasn't done them much harm.
For small and container-based gardens, they really pack a punch for an easily bought plant; those massive limbs and vibrant colors attract attention.
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