Things I Didn’t Notice at First is a reflective essay series about attention, familiarity, and the quiet moments when ordinary places, work, and habits reveal themselves differently.
Author Archives: Earthly Comforts
Pathways & Soil Compaction in Gardening
How garden pathways influence soil compaction, plant health, drainage, and long-term soil structure, with practical guidance for prevention and repair.
Yellowing Leaf Diagnosis
A practical guide to diagnosing yellowing leaves, covering watering, nutrients, soil health, light levels, and seasonal plant behaviour.
When Cleaning Becomes Care
A reflective case study on wall cleaning, patio power washing, and the slow rebuilding of trust in a lived-in garden, written from real gardening practice.
The Small Garden
An exploration of what makes small gardens thrive and why overcrowding, poor structure, and lack of consistency can make compact gardens feel unsettled over time.
Earthly Comforts 