Why do we call ourselves Garden Butlers? Rory reflects on a career in hospitality, working as a butler and how those experiences quietly shaped the philosophy behind Earthly Comforts. The first essay in The Garden Butler Essays.
Author Archives: Earthly Comforts
Growing Beetroot
A reflective UK guide to growing beetroot—covering soil preparation, sowing, watering and harvesting for steady, reliable crops.
The Long Way Into the Dark
A reflective essay on living with an extensive horror book collection, exploring shelves, space, weight, and how rooms shape attention and memory.
Growing Cucumber
A reflective UK guide to growing cucumbers—covering greenhouse and outdoor types, watering, feeding, support and harvesting for consistent summer crops.
If Plants Stopped Being Passive
What if plants stopped quietly accepting our plans and began subtly making their own? A light-hearted yet thought-provoking exploration of gardening, control, and the day plants finally decided to join the conversation.
Earthly Comforts 