Discover Gerald Stratford’s approach to growing exceptional vegetables and how precision, timing, and plant care can improve any home garden.
Author Archives: Earthly Comforts
The Plant That Refuses to Behave
An experienced gardener reflects on living with Old Man’s Beard clematis on a garden wall, exploring pruning, restraint, and the balance between wildness and care.
Understanding the Grey Squirrel in the UK
A balanced, in-depth guide to the grey squirrel in the UK, exploring its behaviour, intelligence, impact on wildlife, and why this familiar mammal divides opinion.
Questioning Garden Norms
Questioning garden norms reveals how outdated rules shape our gardens and how letting go leads to healthier, more resilient, lower-stress spaces.
The Work That Doesn’t Shout
A reflective essay on holistic garden care, long-term responsibility, and why doing less — thoughtfully — often leads to healthier, calmer gardens.
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