| Clients often ask why I chose environmental gardening over a more conventional, fast-paced, chemical-heavy model. The truth is that Earthly Comforts wasn’t shaped by business strategy—it was shaped by a lifetime of experiences, influences, and lessons from nature itself. |
| From the very beginning, nature was my anchor. As a child, I was intensely — and joyfully — hyperfocused on insects. I spent hours observing ants, beetles, bees, and anything that crawled or flew. While others overlooked them, I saw a world of structure, purpose, and quiet intelligence. Growing up, I also lived in vibrant countries full of bold landscapes, rich colours, and extraordinary biodiversity. Those early environments taught me that nature isn’t something to be controlled — it’s something to be understood, respected, and protected. |
| My fascination expanded from insects to the wildlife of all kinds. Oddly enough, sharks became one of my most outstanding teachers. Learning about them taught me respect for misunderstood creatures and the essential roles all species play in an ecosystem. These early experiences became the foundation of my environmental ethics: Don’t judge nature at first glance, and never interfere without understanding the balance underneath. |
| Before becoming a gardener, I spent years working with animals in various roles. Those experiences taught me: calmness observation reading behaviour understanding environments sensitivity to stress and balance Gardens, like animals, respond to presence and patience. That mindset has shaped every part of my gardening practice. |
| Another key part of my journey was volunteering with the Gazen Salts Nature Reserve team in Sandwich for just over two years. There, I learned: How ecosystems recover How habitats breathe How small actions create real change Those lessons stayed with me — and that’s why Earthly Comforts proudly sponsors Gazen Salts today. It’s both an acknowledgement and a thank-you for the knowledge and grounding I gained there. |
| Over time, I saw the cost of conventional approaches: Petrol tools disturbing wildlife chemicals used by default soil stripped or compacted green waste thrown away instead of reused gardens treated as tasks, not ecosystems It didn’t sit right with everything I’d learned growing up. Environmental gardening was the only path that aligned with my values and with nature itself. |
| What Makes a Professional Environmental Gardener? Those who choose this path tend to share certain traits: 1. Patience and observation We listen to the garden before acting. 2. Respect for all life From earthworms to hedgehogs — every species matters. 3. Long-term thinking We favour sustainable systems over quick fixes. 4. Skilled, gentle methods Eco-gardening isn’t softer — it’s smarter, more technical, and more informed. 5. A desire to improve, not just tidy The goal is health, harmony, and resilience — not just appearance. |
| Why Earthly Comforts Gardens the Way It Does Earthly Comforts was built around one guiding belief: Gardening should benefit the client, the gardener, and the environment. That’s why we prioritise: low-noise, low-impact tools organic and wildlife-friendly practices healthy soil beneficial planting recycling green waste protecting local biodiversity It’s not the fastest way. But it’s the right way. |
| My path to environmental gardening began with insects under my fingertips, with colourful countries filled with wildlife, with sharks teaching respect, with animals teaching patience, and with a nature reserve that rooted me in the value of ecosystems. It’s the story behind Earthly Comforts — a gardening service built with: heart, purpose, and planet in mind. |
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Rory, you are a glowing example for us all to look after our environment in an environment friendly way
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Thank you Sadje
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You’re most welcome my friend
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I wish everyone felt the same way about the environment as you do, Rory.
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So do l Eugenia, and yet this is slowly happening, which we are all grateful for.
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