A deeply personal memory of Henrietta the huntsman spider reflects on companionship, childhood trust in nature, and the lasting impact of sharing space with misunderstood wildlife.
Author Archives: Earthly Comforts
Variable Weather Gardening
A practical guide to variable weather gardening, explaining how to build resilient gardens through soil health, plant choice, flexible timing, and adaptive maintenance.
Value-Based Gardening
Value-based gardening focuses on intention, sustainability, wildlife, and wellbeing, offering a thoughtful approach to garden care rooted in ethics, balance, and long-term resilience.
Integrated Pest Management in Gardening
An in-depth guide to Integrated Pest Management in gardening, explaining how observation, prevention, and natural balance reduce pests while protecting plants, soil, and wildlife.
Zero-Waste Gardening
A practical, down-to-earth guide to zero-waste gardening, showing how composting, mulching, reuse, and natural cycles create healthier, lower-effort gardens.
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