An observational essay on working in the garden during rain, exploring how wet weather reveals habits, judgment, and the true nature of maintenance.
Author Archives: Earthly Comforts
The Small Garden
A practical guide to why focusing on one border can transform a small garden, including soil preparation, editing, planting structure, and spacing for calmer long-term maintenance.
Unseen Soil Work
A practical exploration of unseen soil work, explaining how long-term soil care quietly supports healthier, more resilient gardens from the ground up.
When the Ground Fills From Both Sides
An observational gardener’s essay on water tables, clay soil, and why lawns struggle and fail in wet UK winters.
The Hedgehog
Discover the life of the hedgehog, from foraging and hibernation to its close relationship with gardens, hedgerows, and connected green spaces.
Earthly Comforts 