An honest, practical look at kitchen compost in gardening, exploring what it really does, its limitations, and how to use it effectively for healthier soil and resilient gardens.
Daily Archives: 6th Feb 2026
When the Ground Won’t Take Any More
Reflections from a working gardener on winter rain, waterlogged lawns, and what an exceptionally wet January revealed about soil, patience, and recovery.
Underplanting
Underplanting explained: how layering plants beneath trees and shrubs improves soil health, suppresses weeds, boosts resilience, and creates low-maintenance, natural-looking gardens.
Earthly Comforts 