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Looking Ahead with Purpose
Earthly Comforts focuses on sustainable growth, aligning operations and preparing for 2027 by creating a clearer structure for garden care, emphasizing stability and client relationships over rapid expansion.
Regret, Responsibility, and Redemption
Peter Benchley regretted the fear Jaws created and spent his life supporting shark conservation. His journey shaped my own path into wildlife, nature, and gardening.
A Deeper Look
Why many people on benefits want to work, but face cliff edges that make saying yes to a job feel too risky.
Roses
An honest gardener’s reflection on roses – their beauty, thorns, fragrance, and why we continue to grow and love them despite the scratches
Finding Calm Amid Chaos
A gardener’s reflection on modern life, public tension, and why slowing down, seeking perspective, and staying grounded matters more than ever.
Why You Rarely See Client Gardens Shared by Earthly Comforts
Why Earthly Comforts rarely shares before and after garden photos. Learn about client privacy, green maintenance, ethical gardening, and long-term garden care.
Why I Deleted 45,000 Photos
Why Earthly Comforts deleted 45,000 gardening photos — a considered business decision rooted in privacy, purpose, and long-term garden care.
Gardening Isn’t Gentle on the Ageing Body
An honest reflection on the physical toll of professional gardening, ageing bodies, injury, recovery, and why sustainable work and fair pricing matter.
Being Social Isn’t the Same as Being Limitless
Being social doesn’t mean being limitless. A reflection on energy, neurodiversity, connection, and the need to rest after being “on” all day.
Behind the Tinsel
A reflective post-Christmas conversation about opting out of festive pressure, service industry burnout, rising holiday costs, and choosing a quieter, more honest way through winter.
Why Brand Building Matters at Earthly Comforts
Why brand building matters for Earthly Comforts: trust, values, eco-friendly gardening, and long-term client relationships in a local business.
After the Music Stops
A post-Christmas reflection on festive overload, repetitive Christmas music, and why the season feels shorter each year — with a quiet nod to what comes next.
Why Earthly Comforts Charges Hourly
Why Earthly Comforts charges hourly for garden maintenance, clearances, and seasonal work — and why fair pricing supports better gardens and long-term care.
How Gardening Boosts Social Connection
A reflective story on shyness, service, and how gardening rooted me into the Sandwich community — becoming community-connected through people and place.
Wrens: Small Birds with Big Personalities
Discover the UK wren – a tiny garden bird with a powerful song. Learn how wrens live, nest, and thrive in British gardens year-round.
Are Smartphones Getting Dumber… or Am I?
A reflective journal-style take on why modern smartphones feel more complicated and frustrating than ever, and why it’s probably not you — it’s the technology.
Villains or Victims? How Civilisation Has Harmed Sharks
Sharks were never the villains—humans were. A personal look at fear, Jaws, declining shark populations, and how we became the real danger to the ocean’s top predators.
Over-Promising, Under-Delivering, and the Generational Disconnect
A reflective blog on over-promising in business, missed follow-ups, generational respect, and why experience still matters when it comes to value, work, and wages.
Woodpeckers of Britain
Learn about Britain’s woodpeckers, their unique behaviours, habitats, and importance to woodland health in this beautifully written six-minute guide to native species.
Is It Just Me… or Has Everyday Life Got a Bit More Abrupt?
An honest reflection on everyday rudeness, rushed living, and whether age sharpens our awareness of a changing culture.
The Gardener Bloke
An honest, Christmas Day reflection introducing The Gardener Bloke and the accidental beginnings of Earthly Comforts, soil, compost, and finding your way into gardening.
Why Does Everyone Love Shark Films?
Why do people love shark films so much? From fear and fascination to pure escapist fun, here’s what makes shark movies irresistible to audiences worldwide.
Films That Impacted Me
A personal reflection on the films that stayed with me — cinema that shaped my values, challenged me emotionally, and left a lasting imprint.
My Top 15 Films of All Time
From books and music to cinema, a personal journey through creative passions and a carefully considered list of my top 15 favourite films.
Why Short Breaks Suit Me Better
A reflective take on Christmas time off, balancing rest, work, and purpose, and why shorter, intentional breaks work better than long festive holidays.
The Quiet Strength of Asperger’s in My Gardening Journey
A personal reflection on Asperger’s, gardening, and how Earthly Comforts grew from calm focus, consistency, and a deep connection to nature.
When Did Everything Get So Hard, Serious, And Complicated?
A reflective, light-hearted look at why modern life feels harder than it used to — from TV and music to packaging and everyday joy, through the eyes of someone growing older and noticing the change.
The Benefits of Composting Outside: A Practical Guide
Can composting work indoors? While possible, hot composting performs best outdoors. Learn why open-air composting creates healthier, more efficient soil.
Transform Your Garden with Jungle-Style Design
Create a lush jungle-style garden with bold foliage, layered planting, and wild textures. Discover plants, design tips, and how to bring tropical drama to UK gardens.
The Truth About Shark Behaviour
Sharks aren’t the monsters films made them out to be. A personal look at their real behaviour, why fear is misplaced, and how understanding them changes everything.
The Essential Role of Soil, Plants, and Insects in Gardening
Discover how plants, insects, and soil work together to create healthy, resilient gardens — and how joined-up gardening supports wildlife and long-term soil health.
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