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Monthly Archives: Jun 2026

Malaysian Insects

Many Malaysian insects survive through camouflage, patience, and deception, blending into forests so completely that invisibility becomes their strongest defence.

Posted byEarthly Comforts20th Jun 202621st Jan 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:assassin bugs, insect camouflage, leaf insects, Malaysia insects, praying mantis, shield bugs, stick insects, tropical survivalLeave a comment on Malaysian Insects

When Should You Cut Back Peonies?

When is the best time to cut back peonies? A practical gardener’s perspective on timing, root development, seasonal growth, and avoiding common pruning mistakes.

Posted byEarthly Comforts19th Jun 202619th Jun 2026Posted inGarden Essays, Garden MaintenanceTags:autumn gardening, cutting back peonies, Garden Maintenance, herbaceous peonies, peonies, peony care, winter pruningLeave a comment on When Should You Cut Back Peonies?

Growing Chard

A reflective UK guide to growing chard successfully, exploring varieties, soil, spacing, harvesting rhythm and why this enduring leaf deserves its place in the garden.

Posted byEarthly Comforts19th Jun 202610th Mar 2026Posted inGrowing VegetablesTags:chard spacing advice, colourful chard stems, grow chard, growing chard UK, hardy leafy greens, perpetual spinach growing, Swiss chard varieties, vegetable garden KentLeave a comment on Growing Chard

Woodland Folk on Screen

A reflective exploration of 10 films that capture the woodland folk theme through atmosphere, landscape, and unseen presence rather than traditional fantasy.

Posted byEarthly Comforts18th Jun 202610th May 2026Posted inWoodland FolkloreTags:mystical forest films, woodland folk films, folk horror landscape, garden atmosphere cinema, environmental storytelling films, nature folklore movies, quiet horror nature, filmsLeave a comment on Woodland Folk on Screen

Working With Worms

A reflective exploration of liquids in worm farming, explaining leachate, worm tea, and why runoff is a signal rather than a reward.

Posted byEarthly Comforts18th Jun 202622nd Jan 2026Posted inWorking With WormsTags:compost worms UK, Soil Life, vermiculture moisture, worm bin drainage, worm farm liquids, worm leachate, Worm Tea, WormsLeave a comment on Working With Worms

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