A childhood encounter with Australia’s redback spider reflects on curiosity, danger, and the early lessons that shape a gardener’s respect for balance and observation.
Author Archives: Earthly Comforts
Yield vs Ecology
A clear, practical exploration of the tension between yield and ecology, explaining why long-term productivity depends on working with living systems rather than extracting from them.
Year-Round Soil Cover
A practical guide to year-round soil cover, explaining how mulches and living plants protect soil health, improve resilience, and reduce garden maintenance.
Pollinator-First Design
Pollinator-first design puts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects at the heart of garden planning, creating resilient, wildlife-rich spaces that support ecosystems year-round.
Forest Gardening
Forest gardening explained: how layered, nature-inspired gardens produce food sustainably with less effort while improving soil health and biodiversity.
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