A gardener reflects on a future where insects are seen as food, exploring sustainability, scarcity, and what this shift reveals about our relationship with nature.
Author Archives: Earthly Comforts
What Winter Gardening Is Actually For
What winter gardening is really for: observation, restraint, soil protection, and letting gardens rest instead of forcing change.
Night-Time Wildlife
Discover the hidden world of night-time wildlife in gardens, exploring nocturnal animals, insects, and ecosystems that quietly support healthy, balanced outdoor spaces.
How Many Insect Species Go Extinct Each Year?
Explore how many insect species go extinct each year, why recent environmental discussions are bringing this issue into focus, and what it means for ecosystems and gardens.
Things I Didn’t Notice at First
A reflective essay on maintenance work — the essential jobs only noticed when they stop — exploring visibility, repetition, and the quiet value of keeping things running.
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