A personal look at my lifelong hobbies — from online gaming, films, music, writing, and war-gaming to gardening and nature — and how they’ve shaped who I am.
Monthly Archives: Dec 2025
Xeriscaping in the UK
Discover xeriscaping — a water-efficient gardening method that uses drought-tolerant plants and smart design. Perfect for UK gardens facing rising water costs and climate change.
The 1977 Journey
A personal account of leaving Australia in 1977, watching the Jaws film aboard a six-week ocean voyage, and navigating the emotional pull between belonging and returning to a country I barely remembered.
Turning Fallen Leaves Into Garden Gold
Learn how to make a leaf kraal for storing autumn leaves and producing nutrient-rich leaf mould. Easy, sustainable composting for healthier, greener gardens.
Building Trust with Colours
A warm, narrative-rich look at how Earthly Comforts developed a distinctive, eco-friendly identity — from colour evolution to logo recognition — and why a gentle, consistent visual presence matters for gardening businesses, especially in light of the 2025 Autumn Budget.
Earthly Comforts 