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Why Imperfect Gardens Feel More Alive

Why imperfect gardens feel more alive — a reflective essay on looseness, time, soil, and restraint, written from real gardening experience.

Posted byEarthly Comforts26th May 202630th Jan 2026Posted inGarden EssaysTags:garden philosophy, imperfect garden, imperfect gardens, living gardens, naturalistic gardening, relaxed gardening, soil first gardening, wildlife-friendly gardensLeave a comment on Why Imperfect Gardens Feel More Alive

Not Here, Not Now, Not Like This and Not Ever!

A reflective gardener’s essay on NIMBYism, land conflict, wildlife corridors, and the tension between ownership, tidiness, and ecological responsibility.

Posted byEarthly Comforts25th May 202630th Jan 2026Posted inMedia ConnectionsTags:ecological harm, Garden stewardship, land conflict, land ownership, NIMBYism UK, property boundaries, rewilding debate, wildlife corridorsLeave a comment on Not Here, Not Now, Not Like This and Not Ever!

Why “cheap” food isn’t cheap at all

Why cheap food isn’t cheap at all — a gardener’s reflection on soil, labour, health, and the hidden costs behind low prices.

Posted byEarthly Comforts25th May 202630th Jan 2026Posted inPhilosophical ObservationsTags:actual cost of food, cheap food costs, cheap food myth, environmental cost of food, food and labour, gardening perspective food, soil health and food, sustainable food systems3 Comments on Why “cheap” food isn’t cheap at all

British Insects

A balanced examination of the UK’s most overlooked insects, highlighting their ecological importance beyond human discomfort.

Posted byEarthly Comforts24th May 202615th Jan 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:decomposition species, Earthen Passions, ecosystem services, food webs, garden insects, hoverflies Britain, mosquitoes UK, native bugs, UK fliesLeave a comment on British Insects

The Value of Rot

A reflective exploration of decay in the garden, examining how rot supports life, shapes soil, and reveals the unseen processes that sustain growth.

Posted byEarthly Comforts24th May 202610th May 2026Posted inWoodland FolkloreTags:composting natural process, deadwood habitat garden, garden decay UK, garden ecology UK, rot, rot in garden soil, soil formation process, wildlife garden deadwoodLeave a comment on The Value of Rot

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