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| This space isn’t a traditional blog. It’s a working record of our gardening — and the thinking behind it. Because we rarely display our clients’ gardens, much of what we do is reflected here in writing instead. Most posts are grounded in real, day-to-day garden work, with the occasional reflection on place, land, and the nature of the work itself. It isn’t written for a wide readership. But for those who take a moment to look, it offers a clear sense of how we approach what we do. About our writing & imagery Many of our articles are written by us, drawing on real experience, reflection, and practical work in gardens and places we know. Some pieces are developed with the assistance of AI as a drafting and research tool. Featured images may include our own photography, original AI-generated imagery, or—where noted—images kindly shared by other creators and credited accordingly (for example, via Pixabay). All content is shaped, edited, and published by Earthly Comforts, and the views expressed are our own. |
Earthly Comforts Latest Posts …
Passiflora caerulea
A reflective, experience-led exploration of Passiflora caerulea — its growth, hardiness, misunderstood edible fruit, and place in modern UK gardens.
The Creatures You Never See
A reflective exploration of unseen wildlife in gardens, examining how animals shape spaces through subtle signs and patterns without being directly observed.
Summer Work, Winter Thinking
How professional gardening services can adapt in summer to prepare for unpredictable winters, diversify income, and build climate resilience.
The Long Way Into the Dark
A reflective essay series exploring how a lifelong relationship with horror literature formed through reading, collecting, correspondence, and quiet obsession.
When the Ground Held Its Breath
How repeated winter flooding affects soil structure, earthworms, roots and long-term garden health in the UK.
Malaysian Insects
An introduction to Malaysian insects as a continuous living system, exploring how ants, butterflies, beetles and other species regulate tropical landscapes without seasonal pause.
When Abundance Wobbles
A reflective essay on why local food systems act as shock absorbers, and what gardens teach us about resilience and proximity.
The Gardens That Feel Different
A reflective exploration of why certain gardens feel different, examining how light, density, and structure combine to shape atmosphere and perception.
Winter Wildlife Watch
A reflective look at winter wildlife in UK gardens, exploring who stays active, who hibernates, and why quiet, sheltered spaces matter.
Creating a Dog-Friendly Garden
A reflective, experience-led essay on creating a dog-friendly garden, written from the perspective of a working UK gardener.
The Gardens People Choose Not to Show
A reflective exploration of hidden and less-maintained areas in gardens, examining why some spaces are left unseen and how they shape the overall environment.
Wildlife Gardening, Without the Chaos
Why tidy edges are often the key to successful wildlife gardening, allowing wild areas to thrive without making gardens feel neglected.
European Insects
A reflective five-part exploration of European insects, examining how ants, bees, beetles, butterflies and overlooked species sustain long-shaped landscapes through quiet ecological balance.
Garden Rules That Deserve to Be Broken
A reflective essay on garden rules worth breaking, plants we apologise for unnecessarily, and why plastic grass reveals deeper cultural discomfort with living gardens.
British Insects
A reflective look at the UK’s quieter insect species, exploring stealth, sound, and subtle ecological roles.
When the Garden Changes Light
A reflective exploration of how changing light alters the perception of a garden, revealing how the same space can feel different throughout the day without physically changing.
Working With Worms
A reflective exploration of interference in worm farming, and why doing less often leads to healthier, more resilient worm bins.
When Abundance Wobbles
A reflective essay on why some people adapt to uncertainty while others freeze, and what gardening teaches us about moving with change.
After Control
A reflective essay on deserts as complete systems defined by limits, restraint, and survival without growth.
Nettles
A reflective, experience-led essay on nettles: their role in soil, wildlife, food, fertiliser, and what they quietly teach gardeners about control, fertility, and attention.
The Paths That Aren’t Yours
A reflective exploration of unseen wildlife paths in gardens, revealing how spaces are shared and shaped by movement beyond human control.
Why Imperfect Gardens Feel More Alive
Why imperfect gardens feel more alive — a reflective essay on looseness, time, soil, and restraint, written from real gardening experience.
Not Here, Not Now, Not Like This and Not Ever!
A reflective gardener’s essay on NIMBYism, land conflict, wildlife corridors, and the tension between ownership, tidiness, and ecological responsibility.
Why “cheap” food isn’t cheap at all
Why cheap food isn’t cheap at all — a gardener’s reflection on soil, labour, health, and the hidden costs behind low prices.
British Insects
A balanced examination of the UK’s most overlooked insects, highlighting their ecological importance beyond human discomfort.
The Value of Rot
A reflective exploration of decay in the garden, examining how rot supports life, shapes soil, and reveals the unseen processes that sustain growth.
Slow Worms in the Garden
A gentle look at slow worms in UK gardens, exploring their hidden lives, spring activity, and why undisturbed ground matters.
Wildlife Gardening, Without the Chaos
A calm, experience-led reflection on how to support wildlife in town gardens without mess, extremes, or ecological theatre.
Things I Didn’t Notice at First
An observational essay on learning to notice without needing to fix — exploring attention, restraint, care, and why intervention is not always the most responsible response.
Peonies, and the Long View
A reflective essay exploring all types of peonies — herbaceous, tree, and hybrid — through real garden experience, patience, and long-term planting.
Bear’s Breeches
A reflective garden essay on bear’s breeches (Acanthus), exploring its bold foliage, flower spikes, temperament, and role in long-lived garden design.
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| About our writing & imagery Many of our articles are written by us, drawing on real experience, reflection, and practical work in gardens and places we know. Some pieces are developed with the assistance of AI as a drafting and research tool. Featured images may include our own photography, original AI-generated imagery, or—where noted—images kindly shared by other creators and credited accordingly (for example, via Pixabay). All content is shaped, edited, and published by Earthly Comforts, and the views expressed are our own. |
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