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Monthly Archives: Jun 2026

Malaysian Insects

Night sounds in Malaysia are shaped by crickets, grasshoppers, and cockroaches, creating layered acoustic systems driven by humidity, rainfall, and habitat.

Posted byEarthly Comforts16th Jun 202621st Jan 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:cricket sounds, grasshopper calls, insect communication, katydids, Malaysia night insects, nocturnal insects, rainforest nights, tropical soundscapeLeave a comment on Malaysian Insects

The Long Way Into the Dark

A reflective essay on hunting for horror books, exploring series, second-hand finds, pulp imagery, and how collecting became a quiet, disciplined pursuit.

Posted byEarthly Comforts15th Jun 202613th Feb 2026Posted inThe Long Way Into the DarkTags:book collecting, gothic paperbacks, horror books, horror series, literary horror, paperback horror, pulp horror art, reading memoirsLeave a comment on The Long Way Into the Dark

Growing Peas

A thoughtful UK guide to growing peas, covering soil preparation, sowing times, varieties, support, watering and common problems for reliable spring harvests.

Posted byEarthly Comforts15th Jun 202610th Mar 2026Posted inGrowing VegetablesTags:early peas planting, grow peas successfully, growing peas UK, mangetout growing guide, pea mildew prevention, pea support ideas, vegetable garden spring crops, when to sow peasLeave a comment on Growing Peas

Creeping Red Thyme

A thoughtful guide to creeping red thyme in UK gardens—how it grows, where it thrives, and why this quiet groundcover deserves far more attention.

Posted byEarthly Comforts14th Jun 202610th Mar 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:bee-friendly groundcover, creeping red thyme, drought-tolerant herbs, thyme between paving stones, thyme groundcover, thyme lawn alternative, UK herb gardening2 Comments on Creeping Red Thyme

What the Gardener Learns

A reflective exploration of what gardening teaches over time, revealing how observation, patience, and understanding reshape the gardener’s role.

Posted byEarthly Comforts14th Jun 202610th May 2026Posted inWoodland FolkloreTags:garden learning, garden maintenance mindset, garden observation skills, Gardener, gardener perspective UK, gardening experience UK, what gardening teaches, working with nature gardenLeave a comment on What the Gardener Learns

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