A considered look at how paths, paving, and structure can support planting, access, and soil health in small gardens when used thoughtfully rather than excessively.
Author Archives: Earthly Comforts
Sandwich: A Town Allowed
A reflective exploration of work, land, and everyday labour in Sandwich, showing how ordinary effort shaped the town’s character and limits.
Britain’s Night Bats
A complete UK bat guide covering lesser and greater horseshoe, Daubenton’s, common pipistrelle, brown long-eared, Brandt’s, Bechstein’s and barbastelle bats—how to spot them, where they live, what threatens them, and how to make landscapes bat-friendly.
How to Choose the Right Composting Method for Your Space
A practical guide to choosing the right composting method for your space, time, and waste type, covering hot, cold, bin, tumbler, and worm composting.
Gardening as It Is Becoming
Exploring how rewilding, soil stewardship, and ecological management are reshaping the role of the professional gardener in a changing climate.
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