A reflective essay on why battery tools flatten faster in the rain, what that reveals about energy and limits, and how learning when to stop becomes part of good garden maintenance.
Author Archives: Earthly Comforts
Quiet Gardening
Quiet gardening focuses on low-noise tools, thoughtful timing, and gentle methods to create calmer, wildlife-friendly gardens without sacrificing quality or care.
Under the Surface
A reflective account of discovering drowned worms in water tubs, exploring soil health, unintended consequences, and what careful gardening really asks of us.
Quality Soil Over Quantity
Why quality soil matters more than quantity in sustainable gardening, exploring structure, biology, organic matter, and long-term soil health.
Rain Is Not the Problem
An essay exploring why petrol tools feel safer in wet weather, how battery tools respond differently, and what rain reveals about trust, habit, and maintenance.
Earthly Comforts 