A darkly humorous, reflective essay on why gardening skills might matter most in a zombie apocalypse, exploring survival, soil, labour, and what remains when systems collapse.
Author Archives: Earthly Comforts
Sandwich: A Town Allowed
A reflective exploration of memory and identity in Sandwich, showing how the town carried its past quietly after stepping out of prominence.
The Small Garden
A reflective conclusion on why small gardens are never truly finished, and how embracing change, continuity, and stewardship leads to calmer, more resilient spaces over time.
Gardening in a Changing Climate
Research, horticultural bodies and climate data confirm what gardeners are seeing on the ground. A look at how climate change is reshaping UK gardens.
Gardening in a Changing Climate
A reflective exploration of how changing seasons, heatwaves, and wetter winters are reshaping gardening practice and the future of professional garden care in the UK.